A patient with GERD has undergone diagnostic testing and it has been determined that increasing the pace of gastric emptying may help alleviate symptoms. The nurse should anticipate that the patient may be prescribed what drug?
A) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
B) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
C) Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
D) Famotidine (Pepcid)
Ans: A
Feedback:
Metoclopramide (Reglan) is useful in promoting gastric motility. Omeprazole and lansoprozole are proton pump inhibitors that reduce gastric acid secretion. Famotidine (Pepcid) is an H2 receptor antagonist, which has a similar effect.
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