NURS pharm 180 Final WCU (With 100% correct answers)

what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? correct answers 8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of esophagus how long till psyllium to take effect? correct answers 24 hours what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? correct answers fluids docusate sodium side effects? correct answers diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration) what should pt report when using docusate sodium? correct answers unrelieved constipation what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? correct answers slowing peristalsis to alleviate diarrhea why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? correct answers b/c schedule V drug so preventing dependency priority nursing assessment for vomiting? correct answers symptoms that precipitate it and electrolyte status with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? correct answers after a meal, pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back what do you give pancrelipase with? correct answers food nursing assessments for pancrelipase? correct answers pork allergy/ religious beliefs what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? correct answers decrease in steatorrhea omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? correct answers for peptic ulcers & GERD short term use: 4-8 wks with continued use of omeprazole what is the pt at risk for and what should you teach them to prevent this? correct answers -osteoporosis -increase calcium and vit. D When should omeprazole be taken? correct answers 30 mins before 1st meal of day side effects of ranitidine? correct answers HEADACHE what can occur in men taking ranitidine? correct answers impotence, loss of libido