Magnesium citrate - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing 115 Test 4A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has just been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna (a lax) prescribed orally based on understanding of which of the following? A- Laxatives are contraindicated in clients who have a small bowel obstruction. B- Bulk-Forming laxatives such as psyllium should be substituted for this client. C- the prescribed medication should be administered via NG route rather than oral route for this client...

Anti-diarrheals - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 what constitutes normal bowel f...

1. 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 and sodium phosphate are osmotic laxatives that are used to attract water into the large intestines to produce bulk and stimulate peristalsis. Other osmoti...

NR 565 Exam Final Study Guide  Antacids: weak bases that react with hydrochloric acid to form salt & water. o Used in the treatment of Hyperacidity, GERD, PUD, hyperphosphatemia, and calcium deficiency o Contain combinations of  metallic cation (aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and sodium)  and basic anion (hydroxide, bicarbonate, carbonate, citrate, and trisilicate)  Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacotherapeutics o Neutralize Gastric Acidity (causes ^pH of the stomac...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Acute and Critical Care Medicine- Background When a patient is sick enough to require an advanced level of care, they are assessed for risk and admitted to either the general hospital unit (acute care) or the critical care/intensive care units (ICU). If their illness has a high probability of imminent or life-threatening deterioration, treatment in the ICU is needed. The goal of critical care treatment is stabilization. If the illness is not as imminent, treatment in a general medical (acute) c...

When using an electronic cell counter, which of the following results can occur in the presence of a cold agglutination? a) increased MCV and decreased RBC b) increased MCV and normal RBC c) decreased MCV and increased MCHC d) decreased MCV and RBC correct answers a) increased MCV and decreased RBC Cerebrospinal fluid for glucose assay should be: a) refrigerated b) analyzed immediately c) heated to 56 degree C d) stored at room temp after centrifugation correct answers b) analyzed immediately...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED TEST BANK| BRAND NEW QUESTION AND ANSWERS/ GUARANTEE PASS 2024 A client is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism and is to be treated with thrombolytic therapy. The nurse should report which priority data collection finding to the registered nurse before initiating this therapy? - Correct Ans: - Blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg The nurse prepares to administer digoxin to a 3-year-old with a diagnosis of heart failure and notes that the apical heart rate is 120 beats...

NSG 322 Exam 2 Drugs Test Questions And Answers 100% PASS Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) - ANSWER Antisecretory agents [-PRAZOLE] Omeprazole PO, IV, enteric coated Histamine2-Receptor Antagonists - ANSWER Antisecretory agents [-TIDINE] Famotidine PO, IV Aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium salts - ANSWER aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide PO GI Protectants - ANSWER sucralfate PO Prostaglandins - ANSWER misoprostol PO Digestive Enzymes - ANSWER pancrelipase PO Prokine...

Henke's Med-Math Dosage Calculation Preparation & Administration 9th Edition Test Bank. CHAPTER 1, Arithmetic Needed for Dosage 1. Reduce the following fraction to lowest terms. 54/81 = ANS: 2/3 PTS: 1 MSC: Practice Problems 2. Reduce the following fraction to lowest terms. 105/135 = ANS: 7/9 PTS: 1 MSC: Practice Problems 3. Reduce the following fraction to lowest terms. 39/65 = ANS: 3/5 PTS: 1 MSC: Practice Problems 4. Change the following improper fraction to a whole or mixed num...