A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg dai…

A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg daily for the past 2 years for chronic GERD. During a routine wellness visit, he expresses concern about recent memory lapses. The nurse knows that which of the following best reflects current evidence regarding long-term PPI use and dementia? 

A 58-year-old man has had a myocardial infarction (MI), has…

A 58-year-old man has had a myocardial infarction (MI), has begun rehabilitation, and is ready for discharge. He is given a prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor) and becomes upset after reading the patient education pamphlet. I don’t have high blood pressure why did my doctor give me this medicine? Which explanation by the nurse is correct?