A patient will be taking a 2-week course of
combination therapy with omeprazole (Prilosec) and another drug for a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse expects a drug from which class to be ordered with the omeprazole?
a. Antibiotic
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
c. Antacid
d. Antiemetic
ANS: A
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A) Physical therapy B) Treatment with PDE-5 inhibitors C) Intracapsular hydrocortisone injections D) Surgery
If a client suddenly seems highly distractible and unable to focus attention, understand instructions, or shifts attention, the nurse should assess:
a. for a history of Alzheimer's disease. c. a family history of mental illness. b. signs and causes of acute confusion. d. self-esteem disturbance.
A 29-year-old male with a head injury opens his eyes when you speak to him, is confused as to the time and date, and is able to move all of his extremities on command. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is:
A. 13. B. 10. C. 12. D. 14.
What nutritional complications could occur with the listed medications? List any adverse reactions