Docusate sodium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN Pharmacology Proctor Exam 2023 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWERS Forms a protective barrier over ulcers A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisolone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (SA...

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)Dosage/Range: 650 mg PO or PR q 4-6 hr or 1000 mg PO q 6 hr; 4g/24h Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Onset /Peak/ Duration: 0.5-1 hr/ 1-3 hr/ 3-8 hr Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Indication: Mild- moderate pain, HA, fever Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Contraindications/Nursing Considerations: Delayed absorption if given with food. Don't use with alcohol, teach S/S of hepatotoxicity, consult healthcare provider if temp is greater than 103 for more than 3 days Ac...

A nurse is preparing to administer docusate sodium PO to a postpartum client who has a prescription for 200 mg/day in two equally divided doses. The client states she has trouble swallowing tablets and capsules. Therefore, the nurse has obtained docusate sodium liquid 50 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it 10 ml A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 55 mg subcutaneous to a client who has ...

A nurse instructs a patient to close the eyes after the administration of eye drops. Which rationale for this instruction should the nurse explain to the patient? 1. Limits corneal irritation 2. Squeeze excess medication from the eyes 3. Disperses the medication over the eyeballs 4. Prevents medication from from entering the lacrimal duct Correct Answer-Disperses the medication over the eyeballs How often should "docusate sodium 100 MG PO bid" be given? 1. Three times a day 2. Two...

NSG124 / NSG 124 Final Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update): Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing What antibiotic is used for UTIs - ANSWER Bactrim What are the therapeutic effects of Bactrim? - ANSWER Decrease UTI Symptoms: Frequency, Pain w/urination What is docusate sodium? - ANSWER ...

The client is to receive Docusate sodium 100 mg PO twice daily. What is this dose of medication in grams? correct answers 0.1 grams The client is to receive Kanamycin sulfate 1 g PO every 6 hours for 5 days. What is this dose of medication in milligrams? correct answers 1000 mg The client is to receive Levothyroxine sodium 0.175 mg daily. The available medication is 175 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the client receive? correct answers 1 mg= 1000 mcg 1 tablet The client had 240 ...

Advanced Pharmacology 6521 Mid Term with Complete Solutions Anti-diarrheals Stops further occurrence of diarrhea. Notable medicines are Loperamide "Immodium", Diphenoxylate Hcl with Atropine "Lomotil", Bismuth subsalicylate "Pepto bismul" Pepto s/e: black stools and tongue Laxatives Used to ease or stimulate defecation Soften the stool Increase stool volume Hasten fecal passage through the intestine Facilitate evacuation from the rectum *Misuse comes from misconceptions of ...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: S...

CMS ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1. A nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should apply a patch every 5 minutes if I develop chest pain." B. "I will take the patch off right after my evening meal." C. "I will leave the patch off at least 1 day each week." D. "I should discard the used patch by flushing it down the toilet." A. Nitroglycerin...

ATI Pharm CMS Questions and Answers 2023 A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxi...