Which Response by the Nurse Best Explains the Purpose of Ranitidine

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of ranitidine (Zantac) for a patient admitted with bleeding esophageal varices?

• A)The medication will reduce the risk for aspiration.
• B)The medication will inhibit development of gastric ulcers.
• C)The medication will prevent irritation of the enlarged veins.
• D)The medication will decrease nausea and improve the appetite.

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Definitions:

Orbital

Relating to the orbit, which is the bony cavity that contains the eye.

Cranial

Pertaining to the skull or cranium, housing and protecting the brain.

Synovial

Pertaining to synovial joints, which are freely movable joints surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule, providing lubrication for smooth movement.

Thoracic

Relating to the thorax or chest region, involving organs such as the heart and lungs within the rib cage.