A client is about to undergo a diagnostic bowel procedure. The nurse expects which drug to be used to induce total cleansing of the bowel?
a. Docusate sodium (Colace)
b. Lactulose
c. Mineral Oil
d. Polyethylene glycol (GoLYTELY) - answers-D
Response Feedback:
Polyethylene glycol (goLYTELY...
A client is about to undergo a diagnostic bowel procedure. The nurse expects which drug to
be used to induce total cleansing of the bowel?
a. Docusate sodium (Colace)
b. Lactulose
c. Mineral Oil
d. Polyethylene glycol (GoLYTELY) - answers-D
Response Feedback:
Polyethylene glycol (goLYTELY) is an osmotic laxative used for diagnostic and surgical
bowel prep, such as colonoscopies, to ensure visualization of the bowels. The other options
are incorrect.
When administering a laxative to a client, which assessment is important to monitor?
a. Temperature
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b. Blood pressure
c. Fluid and electrolyte status
d. White blood cell count - answers-C
Response Feedback:
The use of all laxatives can cause electrolyte imbalances and changes in fluid output.
Patients can be at risk for dehydration. Blood pressure, temperature, and white blood cell
count are not directly impacted by laxative use.
A client has excessive and painful gas after surgery. The nurse checks the medication orders
and prepares to administer which drug for this problem?
a. Aluminum hydroxide with magnesium (Maalox)
b. Famotidine (Pepcid)
c. Calcium carbonate (Tums)
d. Simethicone (Mylicon) - answers-D
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Response Feedback:
Simethicone is an antiflatulence medication that alters the elasticity of mucus-coated gas
bubbles and breaks them into smaller ones. The other answers are incorrect.
A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to
watch for which possible adverse effect?
a. Diarrhea
b. Constipation
c. Tachycardia
d. Headache - answers-B
Response Feedback:
Aluminum-based antacids have a constipating effect as well as an acid-neuralizing
capability. The other options are incorrect.
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The nurse anticipates which laxative to be ordered for her patient with hepatic
encephalopathy?
a. Psyllium (Metamucil)
b. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
c. Lactulose
d. Magnesium Citrate - answers-C
Response Feedback:
Lactulose is an osmotic laxative that also reduces blood ammonia levels; elevated blood
ammonia levels are seen in hepatic encephalopathy. The other answers are incorrect.
A client wants to prevent problems with constipation and asks the nurse for advice about
which type of laxative to use. The nurse answers with what class of laxative that is the most
safe to use on a long-term basis?
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