Post-Quiz: Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

A 55-year-old female patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the ICU with pneumonia. She is intubated for mechanical ventilation and is receiving corticosteroids and antibiotics. Her medical history includes hypertension and osteoporosis. Her current medications include albuterol, fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler, lisinopril, and alendronate.

Which of the following pharmacological interventions is the most appropriate for stress ulcer prophylaxis in this patient with multiple comorbidities and COPD exacerbation?

A 45-year-old male patient with a history of myocardial infarction is admitted to the cardiac care unit (CCU) for chest pain and shortness of breath. He underwent coronary angioplasty and stent placement. His medical history includes hyperlipidemia and hypertension. His current medications include aspirin, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, lisinopril, and metoprolol.

Which stress ulcer prophylaxis strategy is most appropriate for this patient in the CCU?

Which of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors used for stress ulcer prophylaxis?

A hospital pharmacist is selecting stress ulcer prophylaxis agents to add to the formulary. Which of the following statements best describes the costs of treatment options?