A histamine-receptor antagonist such as cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine (Zantac) is ordered for an infant with GER. The purpose of this is to
a. Prevent reflux.
b. Prevent hematemesis.
c. Reduce gastric acid production.
d. Increase gastric acid production.
C
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A These are not the modes of action of histamine-receptor antagonists.
B These are not the modes of action of histamine-receptor antagonists.
C The mechanism of action of histamine-receptor antagonists is to reduce the
amount of acid present in gastric contents and to prevent esophagitis.
D These are not the modes of action of histamine-receptor antagonists.
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