The nurse is preparing a client in labor for an emergency cesarean section. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed to prevent the effects of aspirated gastric contents? Select all that apply.

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Famotidine (Pepcid) and Cimetidine (Tagamet) are H2 receptor antagonists that reduce the production of stomach acid, which can help prevent the effects of aspirated gastric contents by reducing acidity. Metoclopramide (Reglan) increases the speed of gastric emptying, which can also help prevent aspiration of gastric contents by reducing the volume of content in the stomach.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client in Labor for an Emergency