Final exam for patho test bank sample questions and answers included (updated A+)

A patient is taking bismuth subsalicylate [Pepto-Bismol] to prevent diarrhea. The nurse performing an assessment notes that the patient's tongue is black. What will the nurse do? Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect of this drug. Request an order for liver function tests to evaluate for hepatotoxicity. Assess further for signs of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Withhold the drug, because this is a sign of bismuth overdose. - Answers-Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect of this drug. A pregnant patient who is taking ondansetron [Zofran] for morning sickness tells the nurse she is experiencing headache and dizziness. What will the nurse tell her? These are common side effects of ondansetron. She should report these adverse effects to her provider. It is not safe to take this drug during pregnancy. She should stop taking the ondansetron immediately. - Answers-These are common side effects of ondansetron.