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PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nursing

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A patient presented to medical emergency with Hematemesis and was given Octreotide. What benefit can Octreotide provide to the patient?

Helps replace fluid
Decreases portal venous pressure and causes vasoconstriction
Gastroprotective
Anti-emetic

Explanation

Answer: B - A patient with emergency Hematemesis is given Octreotide, which is a somatostatin analogue, because it helps reduce portal venous pressure as well as cause vasoconstriction, which helps stop the bleeding.

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