Why Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Often Included as Part of the Pharmacologic

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why are proton pump inhibitors often included as part of the pharmacologic treatment regimen for clients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ?

• A)Proton pump inhibitors help reduce the unpleasant GI-related side effects of NSAIDs, which are the most common class of medications used in the treatment of RA.
• B)Proton pump inhibitors can dramatically decrease both inflammation and immune reactions and appear to slow the progression of joint destruction in RA.
• C)Proton pump inhibitors help reduce the body's autoimmune response, thereby limiting the effects of the autoimmune disease process that underlies RA.
• D)Proton pump inhibitors help reduce the risk of retinitis and vision loss in clients who are taking antimalarial agents as part of their therapeutic regimen for RA.

Understand the concepts of prevention and management regarding mental health disorders in community and workplace settings.

Recognize the importance of client and therapist variables in the outcome of psychological treatments.

Understand the concept of prevention and treatment options for psychological disorders.

Grasp the importance and methods of cultural competence in psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Major Life Events

Significant occurrences in a person's life that have the potential to influence mental health and well-being.

Conscientious

Describing a person who shows diligence and a willingness to do what is right.

Neurotic

A term relating to neurosis, involving long-term tendencies to experience negative emotional states like anxiety, depression, or irritability.

Introverted

Describing a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.