The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with a peptic ulcer. Which patient statement indicates understanding of the medication ranitidine (Zantac)?
a. "It clings to the ulcer."
b. "It coats your stomach."
c. "It neutralizes stomach acid."
d. "It reduces production of gastric acid."
ANS: D
Zantac reduces production of gastric acid, which aids in healing the ulcer. A. B. C. These statements do not explain the purpose or mechanism of Zantac.
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