- Describe major anatomical structures of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- Identify common causes, signs, and symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Compare and contrast duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers.
- Describe treatment goals for the pharmacotherapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Identify the classification of drugs used to treat peptic ulcer disease.
- Explain the pharmacological strategies for eradicating Helicobacter pylori.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the pharmacological management of clients with peptic ulcer disease.
- For each of the classes listed in Drugs at a Glance, know representative drugs, and explain their mechanism of drug action, describe primary actions, and identify important adverse effects.
- Categorize drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease based on their classification and mechanism of action.
- Use the Nursing Process to care for clients who are receiving drug therapy for peptic ulcer disease.
