A client diagnosed with Barrett esophagus might require the most efficient pharmacologic therapy of ...

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion to a greater extent than do the H2-receptor antagonists and have a longer duration of action.
Rationale 2: Antacids are not as effective in treating GERD as are proton pump inhibitors.
Rationale 3: Magnesium citrate generally is used as a cathartic and is not indicated for use in the treatment of GERD.
Rationale 4: H2-receptor antagonists are not as effective in treating GERD as are proton pump inhibitors.
Global Rationale: The proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion to a greater extent than do the H2-receptor antagonists and have a longer duration of action. Antacids are not as effective in treating GERD as are proton pump inhibitors. Magnesium citrate generally is used as a cathartic and is not indicated for use in the treatment of GERD.

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