I'm compiling my med info for tomorrow, and I've come across a question, that I thought would be best answered by someone that knew - real life nurses!!!
My pt is on Protonix, yet she has no gastric complications, and is not on bed rest (so I'm assuming she's not at risk for developing any while hospitalized). She's also not due for any surgeries. I've had this come up before. Why is it so commonly prescribed w/o a GERD diagnosis? Would any of you know of an alternative reason it's given, other than GERD or surgery prep? She does have Lupus, which I have yet to research, but I don't think it would be related...
