The nurse is administering several medications to an infant with neurologic impairment and delay secondary to a MVA. Which of the following medications is a proton pump inhibitor administered for gastroesophageal reflux?
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
2. Ranitidine (Zantac)
3. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
4. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
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Rationale:
1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) is the proton pump inhibitor that blocks the action of acid-producing cells and is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux.
2. Ranitidine (Zantac) causes the stomach to produce less acid, and may be used to treat gastroesophageal reflux, but it is a histamine-2 receptor blocker.
3. Phenytoin (Dilantin) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures.
4. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is an anticholinergic agent used to inhibit excessive salivation.
Nursing Process: Implementation
Client Need: Physiological Integrity
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