Mrs McKelvey has been takung TTC famotidine for her indigestionfor

Question Answered step-by-step   Mrs McKelvey has been takung TTC famotidine for her indigestionfor2 weeks with out significant relief.  She decided to contact her healthcare provider because the symptoms continued to occur particullarly the heartburn symptoms.  Her HCP has added a proton pump inhibitor.  When the healthcare provider leaves the room she tells the nurse she is unhappy about adding a medication .  She preferes to use home remedies, homeopathic solutions or OTC products….” if they are all for ulcers , then what’s the difference?”  I could just increase what I’m doing now”.  What are the major differences between a proton pump inhibitor  and and H2 receptor antagonist?What should the nurse do regarding the home remedies, homeopathics, and OTC products being used?What tests might be considered to rule out any other problems or infections?What strategies are needed to ensure she will follow and adhere to this new prescription?  Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)