NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Prescription Gastroenterology (NSG 6320)

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A 45-year-old woman has been taking oral omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg twice daily for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. To discontinue the medication the nurse practitioner would: advise the patient to stop the medication. reduce the dose by 50% every other day. reduce the dose by 50% weekly. reduce dose by 50% every month. Question: Patients receiving long-term proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are at increased risk for fractures and: lower extremity edema. ...

NSG 6320 AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Prescription Gastroenterology (85 Questions) Question: A 45-year-old woman has been taking oral omeprazole (Prilosec) 40 mg twice daily for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. To discontinue the medication the nurse practitioner would: advise the patient to stop the medication. reduce the dose by 50% every other day. reduce the dose by 50% weekly. Correct reduce dose by 50% every month. Explanation: For patients on a moderat...