A client has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a proton pump inhibitor. About what medication should the nurse anticipate teaching the client?
a. Famotidine (Pepcid)
b. Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
c. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
d. Ranitidine (Zantac)
ANS: C
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of GERD. Famotidine and ranitidine are histamine blockers. Maalox is an antacid.
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