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"I should avoid the use of alcohol." This statement is correct as alcohol can irritate and worsen peptic ulcers.

"Good thing I can eat raw foods. I love to go to the salad bar." While spicy or acidic foods might irritate the stomach, raw foods themselves aren't necessarily harmful for peptic ulcers. A healthcare professional can provide a more specific dietary plan.

"Right now I'm not feeling sick, but if I do feel nauseous, I can take an antiemetic." This is generally acceptable advice; antiemetics can be used to manage nausea associated with peptic ulcers.

Fine rales: Fine rales are more indicative of fluid in the lungs, such as in heart failure, and are not typical in asthma exacerbations.

Pleural friction rub: Pleural friction rub is associated with pleuritis or inflammation of the pleura, not asthma.

Rhonchi: Rhonchi are usually related to secretions or obstructions in the larger airways and are less specific to asthma.

Take the medication at least 2 hours prior to meals: This is incorrect because pancrelipase should be taken with meals to aid digestion.

Decrease fluid intake: Fluid intake should not be decreased; adequate hydration is important.

Increase dosing with a large meal: Dosing should generally be consistent and based on a healthcare provider’s guidance, not arbitrarily increased.

Therapeutic effects may take weeks: the onset of the antisecretory effect of omeprazole is usually achieved within one hour, but it may take up to 4 weeks for it to work fully.

This drug must be used with antacids to be effective: This is incorrect; omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and works independently of antacids.

This drug is safe for long-term use: Omeprazole is generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use should be carefully monitored due to potential risks (such as decreased bone density, vitamin B12 deficiency, and kidney disease). It is not considered safe for indefinite or unrestricted long-term use.

Relief from nausea: Docusate is a stool softener and does not address nausea.

Decreased drowsiness: Docusate does not affect drowsiness.

Decreased cancer pain: Docusate does not have any analgesic properties and will not affect cancer pain.

Inhale rapidly when using the spacer with the MDI. Inhalation should be slow and deep to allow the medication to be delivered effectively to the lungs. Rapid inhalation can cause the medication to be deposited in the oropharynx instead.

The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx. The spacer actually reduces the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx by holding the medication in a chamber, allowing for more medication to reach the lungs.

Cover exhalation slots of the spacer with lips when inhaling. The exhalation slots should remain open to allow for normal breathing. The child should create a good seal around the mouthpiece but not block any slots.

ConstipationL Constipation is not a common adverse effect of oxymetazoline, which is a nasal decongestant.

Productive cough: A productive cough is not associated with oxymetazoline use.

Sedation: Oxymetazoline does not typically cause sedation; it is a topical decongestant.