Docusate sodium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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 ...

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: Surfactant laxatives Answer: - ty...

Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their management of neuropathic pain? 1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with arrhythmias 2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs 3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly 4 Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain related to spinal cord injury - SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs Among the following NSAIDs,...

VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Bank.Q&A. A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? ANS- phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following a...

WCU NURS pharm 180 Final(Answered and Graded A+) what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? 8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of esophagus how long till psyllium to take effect? 24 hours 01:05 01:12 what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? fluids docusate sodium side effects? diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration) what should pt report when using docusate sodium? unrelieved constipation what i...

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ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 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? A. Decreases stomach acid secretion B. Neutralizes acids in the stomach C. Forms a protective barrier over ulcers D. Treats ulcers by eradicating H. pylori A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescr...

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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 Disperses the medication over the eyeballs How often should "docusate sodium 100 MG PO bid" be given? 1. Three times a day 2. Two times a day 3. Every oth...