What Is the Primary Purpose of Prescribing a Histamine Receptor

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of prescribing a histamine receptor antagonist for an infant diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux?

• A) Prevent reflux
• B) Prevent hematemesis.
• C) Reduce gastric acid production.
• D) Increase gastric acid production.

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Definitions:

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function.

Vitamin B12

An essential nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells; also known as cobalamin.

Synthesized

Created or assembled from simpler components, typically referring to the production of substances by chemical or biological processes.

Primitive Gases

Naturally occurring gases, such as hydrogen and helium, believed to have been present in the earliest stages of the earth’s atmosphere.