A client taking NSAIDs long term developed a GI ulcer, and the medication was stopped until the ulcer had healed. Together with the health care practitioner, it was decided that the client could resume the NSAID along with lansoprazole (Prevacid), a proton pump inhibitor. How can the nurse BEST explain to the client the rationale of adding the proton pump inhibitor with NSAIDs?
a. The proton pump inhibitor is being prescribed to protect the gastric mucosa.
b. The proton pump inhibitor will potentiate the effects of the NSAID.
c. The proton pump inhibitor will help alleviate the client's anxiety
d. The proton pump inhibitor will act as a placebo.
a. The proton pump inhibitor is being prescribed to protect the gastric mucosa.
FEEDBACK:
a. The proton pump inhibitor has most likely been prescribed to protect the gastric mucosa from further GI ulceration.
b. The proton pump inhibitor is not known to potentiate the NSAID. .
c. The proton pump inhibitor is not indicated for anxiety relief. .
d. The proton pump inhibitor is not given as a placebo. .
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