A client has been prescribed with pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the following symptoms would prompt the nurse that the medication is having its therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted?         A. Negative abdominal pain      B. An absence of constipation      C. An absence of diarrhea      D. Reduction of excess fat… Read More »

A nurse is giving nothing per orem instructions to a malnourished client with diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain episodes who is about to receive a Total Parenteral Nutrition. Which statement made by the nurse is the most appropriate?         A. “It will help in your weight loss”.      B. “It can assure you that you feel better… Read More »

A client is receiving sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following assessment findings will concern the nurse most?         A. Drowsiness      B. Decreased urine output      C. Urine discoloration      D. Vomiting           Correct Answer: B. Decreased urine output Sulfasalazine is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea… Read More »

A client has been prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) for the treatment of gastric ulcers. The nurse instructs the client that this medication is taken?         A. 1 hour before meals      B. 1 hour after meals      C. At the same time with an antacid      D. Lunch time           Correct Answer: A.… Read More »

Tincture of opium is given to a patient who is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the following is true regarding this medication?         A. Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.      B. Opium tincture can be used with medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine.      C. Has an unpleasant taste and it can be diluted… Read More »

A nurse is giving medicine instructions to a client with hemorrhoids who is receiving a Mineral oil. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates further teaching?         A. “I can take it at least 2 hours before bedtime”.      B. “It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin E that I… Read More »

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. All of which are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?         A. docusate Sodium (Colace)      B. methylcellulose (Citrucel)      C. polycarbophil (Fibercon)      D. psyllium (Metamucil)           Correct Answer: A. Docusate Sodium… Read More »

A client with a history of chest pain is admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a nurse, which of the following medicines will you least expect to be a part of the medical management?         A. alosetron (Lotronex)      B. tegaserod (Zelnorm)      C. lubiprostone (Amitiza)      D. loperamide (Imodium)           Correct Answer: B.… Read More »

What is the priority nursing intervention for a client receiving antiemetic?         A. Monitor intake and output      B. Keep items far away from the bed      C. Give the client privacy by letting him walk around the room      D. Keep bed in low position with side rails up           Correct Answer: D.… Read More »

An osmotic laxative will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands which medications are osmotic laxative? Select all that apply         A. senna (Senokot)      B. mineral Oil (Kondremul)      C. polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (GoLYTELY)      D. sodium Phosphate (Fleet enema)      E. bisacodyl (Dulcolax)      Correct Answer: C & D Polyethylene glycol… Read More »