Block 1 NUR 152 SCC (Scottsdale Community College) (Spring 2025) Common Medication of GI System (5) Questions With Complete Solutions

Block 1 NUR 152 SCC (Scottsdale Community College)
(Spring 2025) Common Medication of GI System (5)
Questions With Complete Solutions

advise pt stool softeners are only for . . . Correct Answers short
term use; long term dependence, electrolyte imbalance

Antibacterial agents can be used to treat diarrhea with Correct
Answers confirmed bacterial cause

Bulk forming medications . . . Correct Answers absorb water
increasing bulk and peristalsis

bulk meds contradicted with: Correct Answers taken with
fluids (at least 8oz)
C:
-Abdominal pain
-N/V
-Obstruction

bulk meds onset Correct Answers 24 hours; initial treatment
for constipation

Bulking Agents Correct Answers Metamucil, Citrucel

Cleansing Enema used for Correct Answers -Severe
constipation/ impaction
- preparation for visualization procedures
- Empties for a bowel training program

, Cleansing enemas Correct Answers promote removal of feces
from the colon

Cleansing Solutions Correct Answers - Hypotonic
- Isotonic
- Hypertonic

Combination Laxatives Correct Answers Peri-colace

Enema response is governed by: Correct Answers - Height of
the solution container
-Speed of flow
- Concentration of the solution
- Resistance of the rectum

Examples of Antidiarrheals Correct Answers Keopectate
Imodium A-D
Lomotil

have client lay on side Correct Answers 5-10 min and retain
suppository for 30 min

Hypertonic solution enema Correct Answers - small volume
- stimulates peristalsis
- rapid acting

hypertonic solutions contradicted in . . . . Correct Answers
CHF and renal failure, (fluid retention)

Hypotonic includes Correct Answers tap water enema
15min large volume