Question

a nurse is reviewing actions of medications used to treat gastrointestinal conditions with a client who has a new diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. which of the following medications that neutralize acid should the nurse include when reinforcing the education? (select all that apply.) ☐ aluminum hydrochloride ☐ calcium carbonate ☐ sucralfate ☐ amoxicillin ☐ proton pump inhibitors

Explanation:

• Aluminum hydrochloride is an antacid that directly neutralizes gastric acid.
• Calcium carbonate is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid to reduce ulcer irritation.
• Sucralfate forms a protective barrier over ulcers, it does not neutralize acid.
• Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat H. pylori, not an acid neutralizer.
• Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid production, they do not neutralize existing acid.

Answer:

A. Aluminum hydrochloride
B. Calcium carbonate