Practice Quiz

FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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A woman comes into the pharmacy and tells you she has heartburn. Which of the following is true about an assessment before recommending a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)?
  1. Nothing-she can pick up antacids and or the OTC PPIs with no problem.
  2. She should be asked about nightly heartburn and difficulty swallowing solid food.
  3. She should be asked about black, tarry stools and if she has vomited any blood or “coffee grounds.”
  4. Both statements B and C are correct.
Explanation
Answer: D − Statements B and C are correct and are useful for ruling out gastric and duodenal ulcers, necessary to do before any PPI treatment is recommended.
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