A 50-year-old patient with chronic GERD is currently taking…
A 50-year-old patient with chronic GERD is currently taking over-the-counter antacids multiple times per day but continues to have symptoms. Endoscopy reveals mild esophagitis. Which medication change is most appropriate to promote esophageal healing?
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The provider orders oxytocin to be started at 1 mu per minute at 0400 and increase by 1 mu per minute every 30 minutes. The pharmacy send 30 units of oxytocin in 500 mL of Lactated ringers. How many mL/hr will the nurse start the oxytocin at 0400? write in whole number only [BLANK-1]
Read DetailsA 68-year-old woman with established osteoporosis has been s…
A 68-year-old woman with established osteoporosis has been stable on alendronate for 5 years, with improved bone mineral density and no fractures. Her current femoral neck T-score is −1.8, she has no prior fragility fractures, and her FRAX 10-year risk is below treatment thresholds. She asks about continuing treatment. What is the best next step?
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