The nurse is teaching a person about the medication ranitidine (Zantac)prescribed to treat the person's gastric ulcers. What information should the nurse give to this person?

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Cigarette smoking can worsen gastric ulcers by increasing acid secretion and delaying ulcer healing. It is important for the person to avoid smoking to promote healing.

Answer: D
 Taking ranitidine with an antacid can help to reduce gastric pain by further reducing stomach acid. The person should be advised to take the antacid at a separate time from the ranitidine, however, to avoid interference with absorption.

Therefore, the best choices are C and D. A is incorrect because the medication should continue to be taken as prescribed even after pain and discomfort are relieved. B is incorrect because aspirin can actually worsen gastric ulcers by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins that help to protect the stomach lining.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Person About the Medication Ranitidine