A client is diagnosed with duodenal ulcers. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?

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Duodenal ulcers are caused by excessive acid secretion in the stomach, therefore the best medication to prepare to administer to this client is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist, such as ranitidine, to help reduce acid production and promote healing of the ulcer. Carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital are anticonvulsant medications and are not indicated for the treatment of duodenal ulcers.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Duodenal Ulcers