Pharmacology NCLEX GI drugs: GI agents and AntiUlcer 2024/2025

Pharmacology NCLEX GI drugs: GI agents and The client reporting "acid" when lying down at night asks the nurse if there is any medication that might help. Which statement is the nurse's best response? 1. "There are no medications to treat this problem, but losing weight will sometimes help the symptoms." 2. "There are several over-the-counter and prescription medications available to treat this. You should discuss this with your health-care provider." 3. "Have you had any x-rays or other tests to determine if you have cancer or some other serious illness?" 4. "Acid reflux at night can lead to serious complications. You need to have tests done to determine the cause." - correct answer ANSWER: 2. PPIs, H2 blockers, and antacids all treat the symptoms of acid reflux. The nurse should encourage the client to discuss which medication is best with the HCP. RATIONALE WHY THESE AREN'T THE ANSWERS: 1. There are several classifications of medications used to treat acid reflux problems. Sometimes losing weight will help relieve symptoms, but the client did not ask about lifestyle modifications. 3. The symptoms do not indicate cancer. The nurse should not scare the client. 4. Acid reflux can lead to complications, including adult-onset asthma, that should be treated, but most HCPs will empirically treat the symptoms of acid reflux before ordering tests to determine the cause or possible complications.