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A physician has written an order for ranitidine (Zantac) once daily. The nurse schedules the medications for which of the following times? A. At bed time B. After lunch C. With supper D. Before breakfast - Answer-A. at bed time, ranitidine (Zantac) is an H2 blocker A client has been taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports absence of which of the following symptoms? A. Diarrhea B. Heartburn C. Flatulence D. Constipation - Answer-B. Heartburn ,omeprazole (Prilosec) is used for GERD A physician prescribes bisacodyl (Dulcolax) for a client in preparation for a diagnostic test and wants the client to achieve a rapid effect from the medication. The nurse then tells the client to take the medication: A. With a large meal B. On an empty stomach C. At bedtime with a snack D. With two glasses of juice - Answer-B. on an empty stomach, bisacodyl (Dulcolax) is a stool softner A client has a PRN order for loperamide (Imodium). The nurse should plan to administer this medication if the client has:A. constipation B. abdominal pain C. episode of diarrhea D. Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage - Answer-C. episode of diarrhea, loperamide (Imodium) is an antidiarrheal A client is taking docusate sodium (Colace). The nurse monitors which of the following to determine whether the client is having a therapeutic effect from this medication? A. Abdominal pain B. Reduction in steatorrhea C. Hematest-negative stools D. Regular bowel movements - Answer-D. Regular bowel movements A nurse teaches a client taking metoclopramide (Reglan) to discontinue the medication immediately and call the physician if which side effect occurs with long- term use? A. Excessive excitability B. Anxiety or irritability C. Uncontrolled rhythmic movements of the face or limbs D. Dry mouth not helped by the use of sugar-free hard candy - Answer-C. Uncontrolled rhythmic movements of the face or limbs A client has just taken a dose of trimethobenzamide (Tigan). The nurse plans to monitor this client for relief of: A. Heartburn B. Constipation C. Abdominal Pain D. Nausea and vomiting - Answer-D. Nausea and vomiting, trimethobenzamide (Tigan) is an antiemetic