The client has been ordered treatment with lansoprazole. The client is being treated for a duodenal ulcer. Because the drug is being used to treat this condition, the nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
a. 15 mg daily as maintenance.
b. 30 mg daily for 8 weeks.
c. 15 mg daily for 4 weeks.
d. 30 mg twice daily for 2 weeks.
ANS: C
When used to treat duodenal ulcer, 15 mg of lansoprazole should be given for 4 weeks.
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