Antidiarrheal agents - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Asthma is treated with two Medications Answer: Beta 2 Receptors Inhaled corticosteroids Q: COPD Answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung Dz commonly seen in smokers Medications are the same as Asthma, but with mucolytics Q: bronchodilator Answer: a medication that relaxes and expands the bronch...

Exam 4: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: antiemetic patient assessment Answer: -determine hx of vomiting episodes -health hx, VS, urinalysis -assess for dehydration Question: antiemetics nursing interventions Answer: check VS, monitor bowel sounds, provide mouth care after vomiting Question: antiemetics patient teaching Answer: do not use ETOH whil...

NR 509 Antidiarrheal agents such as Imodium (diphenoxylate) and Lomotil (loperamide) can b NR 509 Antidiarrheal agents such as Imodium (diphenoxylate) and Lomotil (loperamide) can be useful in supportive therapy of acute diarrheal symptoms. In which of the following situations might these agents be used safely?1.Acute food poisoning due to enterotoxigenic E. coli2. Acute bloody diarrhea accompanied by fever in a previously healthy 40 y/o woman3. Two-day duration of nausea, vomiting, and diarr...

QUESTION S/S of IBD Answer: *diarrhea -may contain blood or mucus *abdominal pain or cramping *malaise *fever *weight loss QUESTION treatment of IBD Answer: *medications -anti-inflammatory agents -antidiarrheal drugs *↓ fat, ↓ fiber diet that is ↑ in protein and calories QUESTION Nursing Management of IBD Answer: *monitor symptoms *maintaining fluid and nutrition status *controlling painQUESTION Intestinal obstruction Answer: blockage of intestine that prevents norm...

Which medications are locally acting antidiarrheal agents? Select all that apply. A. Pectin B. Glycerin C. Mineral oil D. Wheat bran E. Activated charcoal - Answer 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 - Answer A, D, E Which statement regarding lubricant laxatives is correct? ...

IBS and IBD Chapter 43 Lewis practice questions & answers 2024/2025 The appropriate collaborative therapy for the patient with acute diarrhea caused by a viral infection is to a. increase fluid intake. b. administer an antibiotic. c. administer antimotility drugs. d. quarantine the patient to prevent spread of the virus. - ANSWERSCorrect answer: a Rationale: Acute diarrhea resulting from infectious causes (e.g., virus) is usually self-limiting. The major concerns are transmis...

pharmacological therapies for IBS are directed at relieving what? CORRECT ANSWER relieving abdominal pain and discomfort, and improving bowel function what two therapies are often used for patients with constipation? CORRECT ANSWER fiber supplements and/or laxatives are often used to soften stools and promote frequency antidiarrheal agents are used with patients with diarrhea to do what? CORRECT ANSWER reduce stool frequency and urgency laxatives include which drugs? CORRECT ANSWER meth...

Exam 2: NUR2349/ NUR 2349 (New 2022/ 2023) Professional Nursing I / PN I Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers |100% Correct | Rasmussen QUESTION Where is an intestinal obstruction most common? Answer: in the small intestine QUESTION What is a mechanical intestine obstruction? Answer: conditions that cause a blockage QUESTION What would you hear when you auscultate bowel sounds for a pt that has an intestinal obstruction? ...

ANTACIDS - Answer-heartburn & indigestion ANTIFALTULANTS - Answer-excess gas in intestinal tract ANTIBIOTICS - Answer-bacterial infections ANTICOAGULANTS - Answer-treat / prevent blood clots ANTIDIARRHEAL - Answer-control diarrhea caused by food poisoning, parasitic infestation or GI diseases ANTIDIABETICS - Answer-decreases blood sugar ANTI-DIABETICS - ORAL HYPOGLYCEMICS - Answer-regulates amount of glucose in blood ANTIDYSRHYTMICS - Answer-prevent / correct irregular heart rhythms & tr...

Which medications are locally acting antidiarrheal agents? Select all that apply. A. Pectin B. Glycerin C. Mineral oil D. Wheat bran E. Activated charcoal - ANSWER 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