APEA 3P EXAM (2024) PREP6 GI QUESTIONS WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND EXPLANATION (GUARANTEED

APEA 3P EXAM (2024) PREP6 GI QUESTIONS WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND EXPLANATION (GUARANTEED A+) What medication used to treat patients who have GERD provides the fastest relief of heartburn symptoms? Calcium carbonate Ranitidine Amantadine Pantoprazole A. Calcium carbonate is an antacid. It provides rapid changes in gastric pH. This provides relief that can be noticed immediately. The increase in pH lasts for about 30 minutes and corresponds with resolution of symptoms. However, as pH decreases within 30 minutes, symptoms may return. Ranitidine is an H2 blocker. It provides relief in 1-2 hours. This usually lasts for about 6-12 hours. Amantadine is an antiviral not used to treat GERD. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. This provides relief after several hours or days of daily consumption. The relationship between colon polyps and colon cancer is those polyps: eventually, all bec...

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