An older adult patient with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has had only minimal relief using a histamine2-receptor antagonist (H2RA). The patient is to begin taking omeprazole [Prilosec]. What will the nurse teach this patient?
a. A complete cure is expected with this me-dication.
b. Lifestyle changes can be as effective as medication therapy.
c. Long-term therapy may be needed.
d. The medication will be used until surgery can be performed.
C
Proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole, are much better than H2RAs for treating GERD. For patients with severe GERD, long-term maintenance therapy is recommended. These drugs do not cure GERD; relapse is common when the drugs are discontinued. Lifestyle changes can help but should not be considered a substitute for drugs. Surgery is reserved for young, healthy patients who cannot or will not stick to a drug regimen.
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