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NUR 336 EX 2 Wk6 GI disorders and drugsA 48-year-old patient has been admitted with abdominal pain,
and states that she has not had a bowel movement for 4 days.
Her abdomen is distended and slightly tender. Which laxative
would be appropriate for this patient?
A.Milk of Magnesia
B.A bulk-forming laxative
C.Mineral oil
D.No laxative should be given at this time. Correct Answers D.
A hospitalized patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which of the
following does the nurse identify as adverse side effects of
diphenoxylate with atropine therapy? (Select all that apply.)
A.Increased salivation
B.Abdominal pain
C.Bradycardia
D.Blurred vision Correct Answers b and d
A patient is 2 months pregnant. She comes to the clinic
complaining of severe morning sickness. She has tried numerous
nonpharmacologic measures to relieve the morning sickness, but
they have not worked. The nurse anticipates the use of which
antinausea drug?
A.Phosphorated carbohydrate solution (Emetrol)
B.Aprepitant (Emend)
C.Palonosetron (Aloxi)
D.Dolasetron (Anzemet) Correct Answers A.
,A patient is experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which
prescribed medication would be most effective for this patient?
A. Ondansetron [Zofran].
B. Prochlorperazine [Compazine]
C. Dexamethasone [Decadron]
D.Promethazine [Phenergan] Correct Answers A.
A patient is experiencing diarrhea while completing a course of
antibiotic therapy. Which of the following agents does the nurse
anticipate administering to the patient?
A.L. acidophilus (Bacid)
B.Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
C.Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
D.Loperamide (Imodium A-D) Correct Answers A.
A patient is prescribed amoxicillin and clarithromycin to treat
peptic ulcer disease. The nurse will instruct the patient that these
medications will do what?
A. Prevent GI infections that cause gastric bleeding
B. Destroy the bacteria in the stomach that are causing
ulceration.
C. Reduce gastric acid production and alkalize the stomach
fluids
D. Reduce the secretion of pepsin in the stomach Correct
Answers B.
, A patient is receiving a continuous tube feeding via a
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Which drug would
most likely be prescribed for this patient?
A.Metoclopramide (Reglan)
B.Meclizine (Antivert)
C.Aprepitant (Emend)
D.Phosphorated carbohydrate solution (Emetrol) Correct
Answers A.
A patient is receiving a continuous tube feeding via a
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Which drug would
most likely be prescribed for this patient?
A. Metoclopramide
B. Meclizine
C. Aprepitant
D. Phosphorated carbohydrate solution Correct Answers A.
A patient is taking lactulose four times a day but does not have a
history of constipation. In fact, he has had bowel movements
every day. What is the probable reason for the lactulose?
A.Cleansing the bowel before a procedure
B.Removal of helminths
C.Reduction of high ammonia levels associated with liver
failure
D.Daily maintenance to prevent constipation Correct Answers
C.
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