Question 1

Which information should the nurse provide a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD who is reluctant to make suggested lifestyle changes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Question 2

Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

C) Aluminum hydroxide, an antacid, can cause constipation as a side effect due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid and slow gastrointestinal motility.D) It is important to take aluminum hydroxide at least 2 hours before or after other medications to prevent it from interfering with the absorption of other drugs, as it can bind to them and reduce their effectiveness.

Question 3

The client treated for GERD says, "I seem to have been getting many more colds and coughs." Which statements should the nurse include in the discussion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Question 4

Which describes the mechanism of action of proton-pump inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Proton-pump inhibitors block the enzyme H+,K+-ATPase in the gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing the secretion of gastric acid.

Question 5

Which statements should the nurse include in the education for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Question 6

Which should the nurse anticipate to be included in the treatment plan for a client suspected to have developed peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Question 7

For which clinical conditions should the nurse recognize self-directed antacid use is not recommended? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Antacids can exacerbate diminished renal function due to the body's decreased ability to excrete the extra minerals found in antacids. For individuals on sodium-restricted diets, certain antacids that are high in sodium can lead to complications, making them an inappropriate choice.

Question 8

A client asks the nurse how metoclopramide (Reglan) will help their peptic ulcer disease. Which mechanism of action should the nurse discuss with the client?

Accepted Answer

Metoclopramide (Reglan) increases the emptying time of the stomach by increasing esophageal and gastric motility, which helps to improve the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.

Question 9

Which information should the nurse provide a client that asks the nurse how they got H. Pylori?

Accepted Answer

H. Pylori infection is caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori entering the body, often through the consumption of contaminated food or water or through person-to-person contact. It is not naturally present in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 10

Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client with an increased risk for the development a Clostridium difficile infection? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Quiz 41: Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease