Reference no: EM133226877
Question - J.H., a 48-year-old man, complains of a gnawing, aching pain in the abdominal area that usually occurs several hours after eating which has been going on for about six months. He often times feel very nauseated on and off throughout the day as well. He says that sometimes he takes triple the dosage of over-the-counter antacids which help some, but that the pain has recently intensified.
1. Explain how antacids work. What are your concerns with the amount of antacids J.H is taking?
2. Explain the patient teaching for magnesium containing antacids versus aluminum containing antacids, including rationale.
J.H is diagnosed with H. pylori and a bleeding duodenal ulcer. The health care provider prescribed triple therapy to include amoxicillin, tetracycline, and a PPI.
3. J.H. asks the nurse the purpose for all three medications. How would you respond?
4. What drug classification is pantoprazole and how does it work?
5. What is the patient teaching for this classification for pantoprazole?
6. Discuss teaching and nursing interventions that should be included for patients who are prescribed these drugs.
7. J.H. asks if it is okay for him to continue to take aspirin for his headaches. They occur about three times per week. How would you respond? Explain.