An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). What should the nurse instruct as the mechanism of action of this medication?
1. Neutralizes stomach acid
2. Decreases acid production in the stomach
3. Creates a coating that acts as a protective barrier
4. Increases motility in the esophagus and stomach
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Rationale: Antacids are medications that neutralize the stomach acid already produced.
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A) Sensory impairment B) Cognitive impairment C) Social behaviors D) Anxiety state
Traditions help bind people from a culture closer together.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The home health nurse has been caring for a pt with a chronic respiratory disorder. Today the pt seems confused when she is normally alert and oriented x3. What is the priority nursing action?
a. notify the provider about the mental status change b. check the pulse oximeter reading c. ask the pts family when this behavior started d. perform a mental status exam
Nurses should be aware of the strengths and limitations of various biochemical assessments during pregnancy, including that:
a. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is becoming more popular because it provides early diagnosis. b. Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening is recommended only for women at risk for neural tube defects. c. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) is one of the triple-marker tests for Down syndrome. d. MSAFP is a screening tool only; it identifies candidates for more definitive procedures.