Question

a nurse is providing client education for a client with peptic ulcer disease secondary to chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid) use. the client has recently been prescribed misoprostol. what would the nurse be most accurate in informing the client about the drug?

Answer 1

Misoprostol protects the gastric mucosa (stomach's lining) would be the most important information from the nurse to the patient with peptic ulcer disease.

Misoprostol, like prostaglandins, is a synthetic prostaglandin that protects the stomach lining or the gastric mucosa. NSAIDs reduce prostaglandin production and make patients more prone to peptic ulcers.

Misoprostol does not reduce gastric acid, improve gastric emptying, or increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure.

Gastric mucosa is a layer of gastric mucosa that contains sweat glands and gastric cavities. In humans, it is about 1 mm thick and the surface is smooth, soft and velvety.

It is composed of simple columnar epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosal layer.

Peptic ulcer occurs when acid in the digestive tract eats up the stomach or the interior of the small intestine.

Acid can create painful open sores that can bleed. The digestive tract is usually surrounded by a layer of mucus that protects it from acids.

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