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A patient is taking esomeprazole (Nexium) 15 mg per day to treat a duodenal ulcer. After 10 days of treatment, the patient reports that the pain has subsided. The nurse will counsel the patient to
 
  a. continue the medication for 4 more weeks.
  b. reduce the medication dose by half.
  c. stop taking the medication.
  d. take the medication every other day.
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6 years ago
ANS: A
With treatment, ulcer pain may subside in 10 days, but the healing process may take 1 to 2 months. Patients should be counseled to take the drug for the length of time prescribed. Reducing the dose or taking less frequently is not indicated.
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