Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the physician to order for a client at risk for peptic ulcers after a severe traumatic injury?
Explanation
• Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce gastric acid secretion in the prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers.
• Stress ulceration usually begins in the proximal region of the stomach in the hours following major trauma or serious illness.
• Incorrect: Ondansetron is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to treat nausea.
• Incorrect: Sucralfate is a cytoprotective agent used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and their prevention when associated with NSAID use.
• Incorrect: Loperamide is an antidiarrheal.