The nurse is evaluating the medication list of a client with acute gastritis. Which medication would create the most concern?
A) Cardiac glycoside (Digoxin)
B) Loop diuretic (Lasix)
C) Anti-arthritis medication (Advil)
D) Antihistamine (Benadryl)
C
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Advil is an NSAID and is contraindicated with peptic ulcer disease or gastric irritation. Digoxin and Lasix have little effects on gastric secretions. Benadryl decreases presence of histamine aggravating hypersecretion in the stomach.
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