NU641 Week 6 Quiz with Complete Solutions
Antacid mechanism of action - Answer-Neutralizes acid in the stomach by raising the pH
Antacids example (3) - Answer--Aluminum hydroxide
-Magnesium hydroxide
-Calcium carbonate
Antacids can... - Answer-interact with other medications like fluoroquinolo...
Stool softener example - Answer✔✔-Docusate (Colace)
Sugar laxative example - Answer✔✔-Lactulose
If the patient is experiencing mild constipation use... - Answer✔✔-a bulk forming laxative
Safest laxative for chronic use - Answer✔✔-Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
Bulk forming laxative safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding - Answer✔✔-Psyllium
(Metamucil)
Docusate (2) - Answer✔✔--Stool softener
-Less effective than bulk forming laxatives
Lactulose is used in...(2) - Answer✔✔--Hepatic encephalopathy
-Hepatic pre-coma and coma
Lactulose mechanism of action - Answer✔✔-Ion trapping ammonia
Avoid what with lactulose? - Answer✔✔-Giving other laxatives
Monitor what with lactulose? - Answer✔✔-Electrolytes, especially potassium and chloride
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