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Title: A patient with third-degree burns is prescribed gastrointestinal medication. The Post by: colleen on Jan 19, 2013 A patient with third-degree burns is prescribed gastrointestinal medication. The primary action of this drug is which of the following?
1. to prevent the onset of a Curling’s ulcer 2. to treat a preexisting duodenal ulcer 3. to ensure adequate peristalsis 4. for the antiemetic properties Title: Re: A patient with third-degree burns is prescribed gastrointestinal medication. The Post by: robertling on Jan 20, 2013 1 -- Dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system is directly related to the size of the burn wound. This can lead to a cessation of intestinal motility, which causes gastric distention, nausea, vomiting, and hematemesis. Stress ulcers or Curling’s ulcers are acute ulcerations of the stomach or duodenum that form following the burn injury. There is no evidence to support the presence of a preexisting duodenal ulcer. Although peristalsis is desired, it is not the primary area of gastrointestinal concern. There is no data presented to indicate the presence of nausea or vomiting.
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