NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
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
,NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
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
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - CORRECT ANSWERS
antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - CORRECT ANSWERS at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - CORRECT ANSWERS constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWERS epigastric pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - CORRECT ANSWERS coats ulcer and prevents erosion
, NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - CORRECT ANSWERS no
when should sucralafate be administered? - CORRECT ANSWERS take on empty stomach
before meals and before bedtime
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - CORRECT ANSWERS fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - CORRECT ANSWERS pregnant because
category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - CORRECT ANSWERS anticholinergic
effects-->dry mouth, sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - CORRECT ANSWERS extrapyramidal
symptoms occur including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - CORRECT ANSWERS NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS - Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
- Sensation of warmth or flushing, pruritus
- Dysrhythmias
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
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
,NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
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
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - CORRECT ANSWERS
antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - CORRECT ANSWERS at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - CORRECT ANSWERS constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWERS epigastric pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - CORRECT ANSWERS coats ulcer and prevents erosion
, NURS PHARM 180 FINAL WCU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
2024/2025 A COMPLETE EXAM SOLUTION ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
CONFIRMED BEST RATED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - CORRECT ANSWERS no
when should sucralafate be administered? - CORRECT ANSWERS take on empty stomach
before meals and before bedtime
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - CORRECT ANSWERS fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - CORRECT ANSWERS pregnant because
category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - CORRECT ANSWERS anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - CORRECT ANSWERS anticholinergic
effects-->dry mouth, sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - CORRECT ANSWERS extrapyramidal
symptoms occur including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - CORRECT ANSWERS NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS - Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
- Sensation of warmth or flushing, pruritus
- Dysrhythmias
