Which drug forms a protective coating over an ulcer but does not coat normal stomach mucosa?
a. Sucralfate (Carafate)
b. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
c. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
d. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
ANS: A
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1. pain medication. 2. a high dose of Solu-Medrol. 3. antibiotics. 4. anti-anxiety agents.
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An instructor explains precautions that nurses can take when dealing with the possibility of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. The instructor identifies that additional guidance is needed when a student says:
1. "I always place my used needles into a puncture-proof, labeled container." 2. "I always recap my used needles before disposing of them." 3. "I always wash my hands before and after patient contact." 4. "I always wear gloves if there is a chance for exposure to bodily fluids."