In which patient population is lubiprostone contraindicated?
A. Patients who are elderly
B. Patients who are pregnant
C. Patients who should not strain during defecation
D. Patients who are debilitated and are in a recumbent position - D. Patients who are debilitated
and are in a recumbent pos...
NURS 1140 Pharm Ch. 34 EAQ
In which patient population is lubiprostone contraindicated?
A. Patients who are elderly
B. Patients who are pregnant
C. Patients who should not strain during defecation
D. Patients who are debilitated and are in a recumbent position - D. Patients who are debilitated
and are in a recumbent position
What is the mechanism of action of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) in treating diarrhea?
A. Inhibition of peristalsis
B. Absorption of excess water to cause a formed stool
C. Adsorption of irritants and bacteria that cause diarrhea
D. Inhibition of fluid secretions into the GI tract - D
Which medications are locally acting antidiarrheal agents? Select all that apply.
A. Pectin
B. Glycerin
C. Mineral oil
D. Wheat bran
E. Activated charcoal - A. Pectin, E. Activated charcoal
Which serious side effects of laxative therapy may cause acute abdominal problems? Select all that
apply.
A. Bleeding
B. Flatulence
C. Abdominal spasms
D. Abdominal tenderness
E. Increased abdominal girth - A, D, E
, Which statement regarding lubricant laxatives is correct?
A. Lubricant laxatives produce a soft stool without causing bowel spasms.
B. Lubricant laxatives should not be given to geriatric and pregnant patients.
C. Lubricant laxatives are considered the safest laxatives to take.
D. Lubricant laxatives should be dissolved in a glass of water before administration - A
Which medication used in the treatment of constipation may cause a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins
with prolonged use?
A. Docusate (Colace)
B. Bisacodyl (Correctol)
C. Mineral oil (Kondremul)
D. Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) - C
Which laxative lubricates the intestinal wall and softens stool in patients with constipation?
A. Bisacodyl (Correctol)
B. Lactulose (Constulose)
C. Mineral oil (Kondremul)
D. Sennosides A and B (Ex-Lax) - C
Which medications are used to treat diarrhea? Select all that apply.
A. Bisacodyl (Correctol)
B. Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
C. Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
D. Loperamide (Imodium A-D)
E. Difenoxin with atropine (Motofen) - D, E
Which medication is used in the treatment of both chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel
syndrome with constipation?
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