If a Patient with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Who Is Taking

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease who is taking a proton pump inhibitor daily is not improving, the plan of care would be:

• A) Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for 8 to 12 weeks
• B) Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks
• C) Histamine₂ receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4 to 8 weeks
• D) Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for 4 to 8 weeks

Grasp the role of interneurons in the neural circuitry of reflexes.

Interpret experimental data to understand human response to stimuli.

Understand the impact of learning on reaction time and reflexive responses.

Understand the principles and purposes of EEG.

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Definitions:

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.

Staph Bacterium

A type of bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose of people, which can occasionally cause infections, ranging from minor to life-threatening.

Abscesses

Pockets of pus that accumulate in a tissue, organ, or space in the body due to infection.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics, known for causing difficult-to-treat infections.