NR228 EDAPT NUTRITION AND THE LIFESPAN
HIGH-YIELD LIFE STAGES AND DIETARY NEEDS
SUMMARY 2026
◉ Match the acid-controlling drugs with how they work.
Answer: Antacids - Reduce acid by neutralization within the
stomach.
Histamine 2 (H2) Blockers (H2 receptor antagonist) - Reduce acid by
blocking signals to the parietal cells.
Proton Pump Inhibitors - Reduce acid by working within the parietal
cells.
◉ Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a __________ that can infect the
__________, causing stomach pain, bloating, and loss of appetite.
Usually, __________ are needed to treat this condition.
Answer: Bacteria
Lining of the stomach
Acid-controlling drugs and antibiotics
◉ Match the medication with the mechanism of action:
,Answer: Calcium carbonate - Reduces acid by acting as a buffer to
neutralize stomach acid and increase stomach pH.
Famotidine - Reduces acid by blocking the production of histamine.
Omeprazole - Reduces acid by turning off the proton pump.
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mandy345 asks:
I have heartburn and I am in the pharmacy. Do all acid-controlling
drugs work the same way?
Answer: "Acid-controlling drugs do not all work the same way."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
MrTom2u wrote:
I take a lot of prescribed daily medication, including digoxin. Is it
safe to take any type of acid-controlling drugs with my medications?
,Answer: "Acid-controlling drugs are generally safe. Check with your
healthcare provider for the best choice of acid-controlling drugs for
you."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mavis52 wrote:
What lifestyle changes can I start that will prevent/reduce my
heartburn (hyperacidity) symptoms?
Answer: "Changing your diet, reducing stress, and avoiding alcohol
can decease your symptoms. "
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mavis52 wrote back:
My husband said that smelling his food on the grill will make my
stomach secrete digestive fluid. Is this true?
Answer: "Yes. Smelling, seeing, or tasting food can cause your
stomach to secrete digestive acids."
, ◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mav12 asks:
Do omeprazole and calcium carbonate work the same way to reduce
acid in my stomach?
Answer: "No, omeprazole neutralizes the acid in the stomach, and
the calcium carbonate blocks signals to cells in your stomach."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
You just received a direct message (DM) from Twitter. Mary10
wrote:
@HHSH My Dad was just admitted to the intensive care unit. Why
was he given an acid-controlling drug? He is intubated and not
eating.
Answer: "Sorry to hear about your dad. It was most likely given to
prevent stress-related ulcers."
◉ Uncontrolled or untreated acid reflux can increase the risk of
which condition?
Answer: Esophageal cancer
HIGH-YIELD LIFE STAGES AND DIETARY NEEDS
SUMMARY 2026
◉ Match the acid-controlling drugs with how they work.
Answer: Antacids - Reduce acid by neutralization within the
stomach.
Histamine 2 (H2) Blockers (H2 receptor antagonist) - Reduce acid by
blocking signals to the parietal cells.
Proton Pump Inhibitors - Reduce acid by working within the parietal
cells.
◉ Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a __________ that can infect the
__________, causing stomach pain, bloating, and loss of appetite.
Usually, __________ are needed to treat this condition.
Answer: Bacteria
Lining of the stomach
Acid-controlling drugs and antibiotics
◉ Match the medication with the mechanism of action:
,Answer: Calcium carbonate - Reduces acid by acting as a buffer to
neutralize stomach acid and increase stomach pH.
Famotidine - Reduces acid by blocking the production of histamine.
Omeprazole - Reduces acid by turning off the proton pump.
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mandy345 asks:
I have heartburn and I am in the pharmacy. Do all acid-controlling
drugs work the same way?
Answer: "Acid-controlling drugs do not all work the same way."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
MrTom2u wrote:
I take a lot of prescribed daily medication, including digoxin. Is it
safe to take any type of acid-controlling drugs with my medications?
,Answer: "Acid-controlling drugs are generally safe. Check with your
healthcare provider for the best choice of acid-controlling drugs for
you."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mavis52 wrote:
What lifestyle changes can I start that will prevent/reduce my
heartburn (hyperacidity) symptoms?
Answer: "Changing your diet, reducing stress, and avoiding alcohol
can decease your symptoms. "
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mavis52 wrote back:
My husband said that smelling his food on the grill will make my
stomach secrete digestive fluid. Is this true?
Answer: "Yes. Smelling, seeing, or tasting food can cause your
stomach to secrete digestive acids."
, ◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
Mav12 asks:
Do omeprazole and calcium carbonate work the same way to reduce
acid in my stomach?
Answer: "No, omeprazole neutralizes the acid in the stomach, and
the calcium carbonate blocks signals to cells in your stomach."
◉ The telehealth nurse is responding to a question sent to the
Hancock Healthcare Services' social media page. Review the
questions and choose the best response for each.
You just received a direct message (DM) from Twitter. Mary10
wrote:
@HHSH My Dad was just admitted to the intensive care unit. Why
was he given an acid-controlling drug? He is intubated and not
eating.
Answer: "Sorry to hear about your dad. It was most likely given to
prevent stress-related ulcers."
◉ Uncontrolled or untreated acid reflux can increase the risk of
which condition?
Answer: Esophageal cancer
