Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is giving a preoperative patient a dose of famotidine (Pepcid). The patient asks why the nurse is giving this drug when the patient has no history of ulcers. What response by the nurse is best?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Famotidine reduces stomach acid, helping prevent stress-induced ulcers during surgery, providing a clear and accurate explanation.