ATI GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026
EXTENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED GRADED A+
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
azathioprine? Answer: A:
Take the drug with food.
Lie down when feeling nauseated.
Report severe vomiting.
Report fever, abdominal pain, or jaundice.
Report sore throat, infections, fatigue, dyspnea, dizziness, easy bruising,
or bleeding.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
lubiprostone? Answer: A:
Take the drug with food or water.
Lie down when feeling nauseated.
Report severe vomiting.
Report severe or persistent diarrhea immediately and stop taking the
drug.
Maintain hydration with clear fluids.
,Report headache.
Take over-the-counter analgesics to relieve headache.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking sucralfate?
Answer: A:
Increase fluid and fiber intake.
Increase activity and exercise.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Tell clients to report any signs of obvious or occult gastrointestinal
bleeding, such as coffee-ground emesis.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
diphenoxylate/atropine and loperamide? Answer: A:
Do not take prior to driving or activities requiring mental alertness.
Sit or lie down if feeling lightheaded.
Change positions gradually.
Suck on hard candy or chew gum.
Sip water.
Urinate every 4 hr and report any undesirable changes in urinary
elimination.
Tell clients with diarrhea to avoid fluid and electrolyte imbalances by
drinking clear liquids or a commercial oral electrolyte solution, and to
avoid caffeine because it increases gastrointestinal motility.
, ⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
metoclopramide? Answer: A:
Do not take prior to driving or activities requiring mental alertness.
Sit or lie down if feeling drowsy.
Change positions gradually.
Report diarrhea.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Report restlessness, anxiety, or spasms of the face and neck, lip
smacking, writhing motions, and involuntary movements.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
misoprostol? Answer: A:
Report worsening diarrhea or abdominal pain.
Expect diarrhea to resolve after the first week of drug therapy.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Take the drug with food to minimize gastrointestinal effects.
Report menstrual changes.
Do not ingest alcohol or any foods that may further irritate the GI tract.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
omeprazole? Answer: A:
Perform weight-bearing exercise daily.
Consume adequate calcium and vitamin D.
CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER 2026
EXTENSIVE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED GRADED A+
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
azathioprine? Answer: A:
Take the drug with food.
Lie down when feeling nauseated.
Report severe vomiting.
Report fever, abdominal pain, or jaundice.
Report sore throat, infections, fatigue, dyspnea, dizziness, easy bruising,
or bleeding.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
lubiprostone? Answer: A:
Take the drug with food or water.
Lie down when feeling nauseated.
Report severe vomiting.
Report severe or persistent diarrhea immediately and stop taking the
drug.
Maintain hydration with clear fluids.
,Report headache.
Take over-the-counter analgesics to relieve headache.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking sucralfate?
Answer: A:
Increase fluid and fiber intake.
Increase activity and exercise.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Tell clients to report any signs of obvious or occult gastrointestinal
bleeding, such as coffee-ground emesis.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
diphenoxylate/atropine and loperamide? Answer: A:
Do not take prior to driving or activities requiring mental alertness.
Sit or lie down if feeling lightheaded.
Change positions gradually.
Suck on hard candy or chew gum.
Sip water.
Urinate every 4 hr and report any undesirable changes in urinary
elimination.
Tell clients with diarrhea to avoid fluid and electrolyte imbalances by
drinking clear liquids or a commercial oral electrolyte solution, and to
avoid caffeine because it increases gastrointestinal motility.
, ⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
metoclopramide? Answer: A:
Do not take prior to driving or activities requiring mental alertness.
Sit or lie down if feeling drowsy.
Change positions gradually.
Report diarrhea.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Report restlessness, anxiety, or spasms of the face and neck, lip
smacking, writhing motions, and involuntary movements.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
misoprostol? Answer: A:
Report worsening diarrhea or abdominal pain.
Expect diarrhea to resolve after the first week of drug therapy.
Drink plenty of clear fluids.
Take the drug with food to minimize gastrointestinal effects.
Report menstrual changes.
Do not ingest alcohol or any foods that may further irritate the GI tract.
⩥ Q: What instructions should be provided for a client taking
omeprazole? Answer: A:
Perform weight-bearing exercise daily.
Consume adequate calcium and vitamin D.
