A Patient Is Diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

• A) Cimetidine [Tagamet]
• B) Esomeprazole [Nexium]
• C) Ranitidine [Zantac]
• D) Sucralfate [Carafate]

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

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T Test

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T Test

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