The nurse who is planning care for a client with GERD anticipates that the health care provider will order medications from which drug class?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Proton pump inhibitors
2. H2-receptor antagonists
3. Antacids
4. Diuretics
5. Antianginals
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Proton pump inhibitors are utilized in the treatment of GERD.
Rationale 2: H2-receptor antagonists are utilized in the treatment of GERD.
Rationale 3: Antacids are utilized in the treatment of GERD.
Rationale 4: Diuretics are not utilized in the treatment of GERD.
Rationale 5: Antianginals are not utilized in the treatment of GERD.
Global Rationale: Proton pump inhibitors, H2-receptor antagonists, and antacids are used to treat GERD. Diuretics and antianginals are not used in this therapy.
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