A Patient Who Has Been Taking Ranitidine (Zantac) Continues to Have

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking ranitidine (Zantac) continues to have pain associated with a peptic ulcer. A noninvasive breath test is negative. Which treatment does the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

• A) Adding an over-the-counter antacid to the patient's drug regimen
• B) A dual drug therapy regimen
• C) Amoxicillin (Amoxil), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and omeprazole (Prilosec)
• D) Lansoprazole (Prevacid) instead of ranitidine

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