Question

which is the expected outcome of esomeprazole when prescribed for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)?
promotion of rapid tissue healing.
increased gastric emptying.
improved esophageal peristalsis.
neutralization of gastric secretions.

Explanation:

Esomeprazole is a proton - pump inhibitor. Its main action is to reduce the production of gastric acid. By reducing gastric acid, it creates a more favorable environment in the esophagus, which promotes the rapid healing of the esophageal tissue that may be damaged due to the acid reflux in GERD.

• Option "Increased gastric emptying" is not the action of esomeprazole. Drugs like metoclopramide are used for increasing gastric emptying.
• Option "Improved esophageal peristalsis" is not the effect of esomeprazole. Esomeprazole does not directly affect esophageal peristalsis.
• Option "Neutralization of gastric secretions" is the action of antacids (like aluminum hydroxide), not proton - pump inhibitors like esomeprazole. Proton - pump inhibitors inhibit acid production rather than neutralizing existing acid.

Answer:

A. Promotion of rapid tissue healing.