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Focus on Nursing Pharmacology II Prep U Chapter 58: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility, Ch. 57: Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (Karch) - Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions, Pharmacology Antibiotics and Antivirals, Chapter 52: Exam A nurse is caring for a client with pseudomembranous colitis. The health care provider has prescribed loperamide HCl to the client. How does the nurse know that the drug has been effective? - answerDiarrhea is resolved. acid rebound - answerrefl...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology II Prep U Chapter 58: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility, Ch. 57: Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (Karch) - Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions, Pharmacology Antibiotics and Antivirals, Chapter 52: Exam A nurse is caring for a client with pseudomembranous colitis. The health care provider has prescribed loperamide HCl to the client. How does the nurse know that the drug has been effective? - answerDiarrhea is resolved. acid rebound - answerrefl...

1. What action does the histamine-2 antagonist administered by the nurse have on the human body that will help to prevent peptic ulcer disease? a. Destroys Helicobacter pylori b. Coats and protects the stomach lining c. Increases the pH of the secreted hydrochloric acid d. Reduces the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted Ans: D Feedback: Histamine-2 antagonists are administered to reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach, which helps to prevent peptic ulcer diseas...

1. The nurse teaches the patient to best maintain optimal GI function by including what in the daily routine? a. Exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding caffeine b. Proper diet, fluid intake, and exercise c. Proper diet, avoiding alcohol, and cautious use of laxatives d. Avoiding prescription medications, increased fluid intake, and vigorous exercise Ans: B Feedback: The best way to maintain gastrointestinal (GI) function is through proper diet including optimizing fiber intake, adequat...

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology II Prep U Chapter 58: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility, Ch. 57: Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (Karch) - Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions, Pharmacology Antibiotics and Antivirals, Chapter 52: Exam A nurse is caring for a client with pseudomembranous colitis. The health care provider has prescribed loperamide HCl to the client. How does the nurse know that the drug has been effective? - answerDiarrhea is resolved. acid rebound - answerrefl...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease.: D: Measure the urine output for the next day and immediat...

Chapter 58- Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility

Chapter 57- Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions

Chapter 58- Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility

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