Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition - Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs Related

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The nurse should administer which of the following medications cautiously to clients with vitamin B12 deficiency as the prolonged use of these drugs decreases the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12?

  • A. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  • B. Rabeprazole (AcipHex)
  • C. Sucralfate (Carafate)
  • D. Pantoprazole (Protonix)
  • E. Promethazine (Phenergan)
Correct Answer: B,D

Rationale: The nurse should administer proton pump inhibitors, like rabeprazole (AcipHex) and pantoprazole (Protonix), cautiously to clients with vitamin B12 deficiency as the prolonged use of these drugs decreases the body's ability to absorb vitamin B12.