ATI Gastrointestinal System
Swallow the capsules whole. - When talking with a patient about taking omeprazole (Prilosec) to treat a
duodenal ulcer, the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Chew gum or suck on hard candy. - When talking with a patient about taking metoclopramide (Reglan)
to treat GERD, the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Avoid activities that require alertness. - When talking with a patient about taking loperamide (Imodium),
the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Abdominal pain - A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking alosetron
(Lotronex) to treat irritable bowel syndrome. The health care professional should tell the patient to
report which of the following adverse effects?
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - A health care professional should question the use of metoclopramide (Reglan) for a
patient who is taking which of the following drugs?
Ketoconazole - A health care professional is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is to begin
taking ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following medications interacts with ranitidine?
Angle-closure glaucoma - A health care professional should question the use of dimenhydrinate for a
patient who has which of the following disorders?
Diarrhea - When talking with a patient about taking lubiprostone (Amitiza), the health care professional
should tell the patient not to take the drug if he has which of the following?
Bruising is correct. Azathioprine can cause thrombocytopenia. The health care professional should
monitor platelet count, and tell the patient to report easy or unexplained bruising or bleeding.
, Jaundice is correct. Azathioprine can cause hepatitis. The health care professional should monitor liver
function tests, and tell the patient to report abdominal pain or jaundice.
Sore throat is correct. Azathioprine can cause agranulocytosis. The health care professional should tell
the patient to report sore throat or fatigue.
Nausea is correct. Azathioprine can cause nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. The health care professional
should tell the patient to take azathioprine with food to minimize GI effects. - A health care professional
is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking azathioprine (Imuran) to treat inflammatory bowel
disease. The health care professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse
effects? (Select all that apply.)
One formed stool per day - A health care professional should conclude that alosetron (Lotronex) therapy
is effective when a patient who is taking it reports which of the following?
Dizziness - A health care professional is assessing a client who was administered ondansetron (Zofran) IV
1 hr ago. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this drug?
Temperature is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause a fever, so the health care professional should check the
patient's temperature and treat fever with an antipyretic.
Skin integrity is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause a skin rash, so the health care professional should check
the patient's skin for rashes. The drug can also cause nausea. If the patient reports nausea, the health
care professional should suggest taking the drug with food or water.
CBC is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause hematologic disorders, such as agranulocytosis and hemolytic and
macrocytic anemia. The health care professional should check the patient's CBC periodically during
therapy, and tell her to report sore throat or fatigue. - When administering sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) to a
patient, the health care professional should check which of the following to help identify an adverse
effect of the drug? Select all that apply.
Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) - A primary care provider who is considering the various pharmacologic
options for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease should understand that which of the following drugs
require monitoring of the patient's phosphorus levels?
Swallow the capsules whole. - When talking with a patient about taking omeprazole (Prilosec) to treat a
duodenal ulcer, the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Chew gum or suck on hard candy. - When talking with a patient about taking metoclopramide (Reglan)
to treat GERD, the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Avoid activities that require alertness. - When talking with a patient about taking loperamide (Imodium),
the health care professional should include which of the following instructions?
Abdominal pain - A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking alosetron
(Lotronex) to treat irritable bowel syndrome. The health care professional should tell the patient to
report which of the following adverse effects?
Digoxin (Lanoxin) - A health care professional should question the use of metoclopramide (Reglan) for a
patient who is taking which of the following drugs?
Ketoconazole - A health care professional is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is to begin
taking ranitidine (Zantac). Which of the following medications interacts with ranitidine?
Angle-closure glaucoma - A health care professional should question the use of dimenhydrinate for a
patient who has which of the following disorders?
Diarrhea - When talking with a patient about taking lubiprostone (Amitiza), the health care professional
should tell the patient not to take the drug if he has which of the following?
Bruising is correct. Azathioprine can cause thrombocytopenia. The health care professional should
monitor platelet count, and tell the patient to report easy or unexplained bruising or bleeding.
, Jaundice is correct. Azathioprine can cause hepatitis. The health care professional should monitor liver
function tests, and tell the patient to report abdominal pain or jaundice.
Sore throat is correct. Azathioprine can cause agranulocytosis. The health care professional should tell
the patient to report sore throat or fatigue.
Nausea is correct. Azathioprine can cause nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. The health care professional
should tell the patient to take azathioprine with food to minimize GI effects. - A health care professional
is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking azathioprine (Imuran) to treat inflammatory bowel
disease. The health care professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse
effects? (Select all that apply.)
One formed stool per day - A health care professional should conclude that alosetron (Lotronex) therapy
is effective when a patient who is taking it reports which of the following?
Dizziness - A health care professional is assessing a client who was administered ondansetron (Zofran) IV
1 hr ago. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this drug?
Temperature is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause a fever, so the health care professional should check the
patient's temperature and treat fever with an antipyretic.
Skin integrity is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause a skin rash, so the health care professional should check
the patient's skin for rashes. The drug can also cause nausea. If the patient reports nausea, the health
care professional should suggest taking the drug with food or water.
CBC is correct. Sulfasalazine can cause hematologic disorders, such as agranulocytosis and hemolytic and
macrocytic anemia. The health care professional should check the patient's CBC periodically during
therapy, and tell her to report sore throat or fatigue. - When administering sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) to a
patient, the health care professional should check which of the following to help identify an adverse
effect of the drug? Select all that apply.
Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) - A primary care provider who is considering the various pharmacologic
options for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease should understand that which of the following drugs
require monitoring of the patient's phosphorus levels?
