A nurse is assessing a patient with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who has been on lansoprazole for over a year. The nurse should recognize that long-term PPI use may increase the risk of which of the following?

For which condition is meclizine (Antivert) primarily indicated?

A client with heart failure requires an antacid. Which type should the nurse question?

A nurse is reviewing side effects of metoclopramide. Which should be reported immediately? 

A 72-year-old woman has been taking omeprazole 20 mg daily for the past 18 months. She presents with muscle cramps, weakness, and a positive Chvostek’s sign. Which of the following electrolyte disturbances is most likely associated with her medication? 

A patient presents to the emergency department with generalized urticaria and facial flushingafter eating shellfish. The provider prescribes loratadine and famotidine together. The patient asks, “Why do I need two medications for the same thing?” Which of the following is the best nursing response? 

When administering antiemetics, which precaution is most important to teach? 

Which acid-control medication is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy?

A patient is prescribed aluminum hydroxide for peptic ulcer disease. Which potential adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?

Which of the following medications is safest for long-term management of constipation?