What medication will the nurse administer to the client with pancreatitis in order to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve?
A) Pancreatin (Creon)
B) Atropine
C) Famotidine (Pepcid)
D) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
B
Feedback:
Atropine or other anticholinergics are given to reduce the activity of the vagus nerve, which stimulates the pancreas. Histamine2-receptor antagonists such as famotidine or proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole may be administered to suppress gastric acid and decrease pancreatic activity. Pancreatin (Creon) is a pancreatic enzyme and does not decrease vagus nerve activity.
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