Which of the following is an indication for using antihistamines in the treatment of PUD?
a. inhibit the release of gastric acid by blocking receptors on parietal cells
b. neutralize gastric acid secreted by the parietal cells
c. inhibit the proton pump in the membrane of the parietal cell
d. increase esophageal clearance
a. H2-receptor antagonists reduce histamine-stimulated gastric acid secretion by competitively inhibiting H2-receptors on the parietal cell in the stomach. These agents have limited effect on gastric acid secretion after food ingestion and are effective in healing ulcers in 6–12 weeks.
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a. cardiac conduction abnormalities b. aseptic meningitis c. arthritis d. all of the above
_______________were designed by the CDC to decrease the risk of microorganism infections from all types of infections in hospitals
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following is an example of a mast cell stabilizer?
cromolyn fluticasone zileuton montelukast
Sally Smith was admitted to Sunny Side Hospital with a fever and a severe headache. It was determined that she has anthrax meningitis. The correct code for this case is _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).