MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease may receive which of the following medications?
A
Calcium carbonate
B
Ranitidine
C
Omeprazole
D
All of the abouve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Prescription-strength treatments for GERD include: Prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors. These include esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix), rabeprazole (Aciphex) and dexlansoprazole (Dexilant).

Detailed explanation-2: -Mild symptoms-In addition to lifestyle changes, the initial treatment of mild GERD includes the use of nonprescription antacids or histamine receptor antagonists. Antacids/alginates-Antacids (sample brand names: Tums, Maalox) neutralize stomach acid and are commonly used for short-term relief of heartburn symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Proton pump inhibitors PPIs are the most powerful medications available for treating GERD. These agents should be used only when this condition has been objectively documented. They have few adverse effects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Famotidine (Pepcid) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Esomeprazole (Nexium) Mylicon. Calcium carbonate (TUMS) Maalox. Sodium Bicarbonate. 20-Feb-2023

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