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PN119 PrepU Chapter 41 Questions With Complete Solutions
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PN119 PrepU Chapter 41 Questions With CompleteSolutions
A 29-year-old woman has been prescribed alosetron (Lotronex)
for irritable bowel syndrome. Before starting the drug therapy,
the nurse will advise the patient about which of the following
adverse effect(s)? Correct Answer Constipation
A 33-year-old woman has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The
physician has prescribed simethicone (Mylicon) for her
discomfort. Which of the following will the nurse monitor most
closely during the patient's drug therapy? Correct Answer
Increased abdominal pain and vomiting
A 36-year-old pregnant woman is visiting the OB office for her
monthly prenatal visit. She is at 36 weeks' gestation. She reports
continual constipation, which is causing major discomfort with
her hemorrhoids. Which substance would the nurse expect the
obstetrician to recommend to relieve her constipation? Correct
Answer Bulk-forming laxative plus increased water intake
A 73-year-old woman has scheduled an appointment with her
nurse practitioner to discuss her recurrent constipation. The
woman states that she experiences constipation despite the fact
that she takes docusate on a daily basis and performs cleansing
enemas several times weekly. How should the nurse best
respond to this patient's statements? Correct Answer "Taking
too many laxatives can make your bowels dependent on them,
making you more susceptible to constipation."
, A 94-year-old client is to begin taking psyllium hydrophilic
mucilloid daily. What instructions should the nurse include in
the discharge teaching? Correct Answer Drink at least 8 ounces
of fluid with the medication.
A cancer patient has intractable diarrhea that is not of an
infectious nature. Which of the following medications will be
prescribed? Correct Answer Opioids
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy in the morning. What
laxative would the nurse expect to be prescribed the evening
before the procedure? Correct Answer Polyethylene glycol-
electrolyte solution
A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old male in his
home. The client reports diarrhea on an almost-daily basis. What
would the nurse explain to this client is a common cause of
diarrhea in older adults? Correct Answer Laxative overuse
A new mother had to have an episiotomy during the birth of her
baby. Two days after delivery, the patient is in need of a
laxative. What will the nurse administer? Correct Answer
Docusate (Colace)
A nurse is aware that diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate is
an effective adjunct in the treatment of diarrhea. For which of
the following patients could the administration of this drug be
potentially harmful? Correct Answer An 80-year-old man who
has diarrhea secondary to Clostridium difficile
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