Question

which brand name medication is commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) by reducing stomach acid production?
○ advil
○ nexium
○ aleve
○ tylenol
question 13
1 point
which of the following medications is commonly used for allergies or nausea?
○ mesalamine (asacol)
○ promethazine (phenergan)
○ ranitidine (zantac)
○ laxatives

Explanation:

1. Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production, used to treat GERD. Advil, Aleve, and Tylenol are pain relievers, not acid-reducing GERD treatments.
2. Promethazine (Phenergan) is an antihistamine/antiemetic used for allergies and nausea. Mesalamine treats inflammatory bowel disease, Ranitidine reduces stomach acid, and Laxatives treat constipation.

Answer:

1. Nexium
2. Promethazine (Phenergan)