Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Cimetidine (Tagamet) may also be used to treat hiatal hernia. The nurse should understand that this drug is used to prevent which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Cimetidine, an H2-receptor antagonist, reduces gastric acid production, helping to prevent esophagitis caused by acid reflux in hiatal hernia.