Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a 54-year-old male client who has been admitted to the hospital for peptic ulcer disease. The client will begin a long-term regimen of omeprazole (Prilosec). The nurse understands that the patient will be at high risk for developing which of the following complications? (Select All That Apply.)
Correct answer
A,D
Rationale
The correct answers are A and D.
A: Omeprazole can reduce calcium absorption, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures in long-term use.
D: Rebound acid hypersecretion can occur when omeprazole is discontinued abruptly, leading to increased acid production.
Choice B, Torsades de Pointes, is not associated with omeprazole use. Choice C, Nausea, is a common side effect but not a long-term complication.
A: Omeprazole can reduce calcium absorption, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures in long-term use.
D: Rebound acid hypersecretion can occur when omeprazole is discontinued abruptly, leading to increased acid production.
Choice B, Torsades de Pointes, is not associated with omeprazole use. Choice C, Nausea, is a common side effect but not a long-term complication.