EDAPT: ELIMINATION EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT &
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|2025 LATEST UPDATE|
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the primary goal of antidiarrheal medications? Correct answer-Decrease diarrhea
Which health alterations can occur in a client with prolonged diarrhea? Select all that apply.
Correct answer-Electrolyte imbalances
Acidosis
Fluid imbalances
Malnutrition
Specify which are classes of antidiarrheal drugs. Correct answer-Adsorbents
Probiotics
Antimotility
The therapeutic use of antidiarrheal medications is for control and symptom relief of __________.
Correct answer-Acute and chronic diarrhea
Match the type of antidiarrheal used for the type of case: Correct answer-*Mild Cases:*
Adsorbents
*Severe Cases:*
Opiates
Anticholinergics
*Antibiotic-Caused Diarrhea Cases:*
Probiotics
Which antidiarrheal should be used with caution in children and teenagers due to the risk of Reye's
syndrome? Correct answer-Bismuth subsalicylate
Anticholinergics work by __________ peristalsis by __________ contractions and smooth muscle
tone of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Correct answer-Decelerating
Reducing
Which opiate medications are used as antidiarrheals? Select all that apply. Correct answer-Opium
tincture
Paregoric
Loperamide
What is the therapeutic use of antidiarrheal medications? Correct answer-Control and symptom
relief of diarrhea
The therapeutic action of anticholinergic antidiarrheal medications is to __________. Correct
answer-Reduce contractions and smooth muscle tone of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
,The primary action of adsorbent antidiarrheal medications is to __________. Correct answer-Coat
the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and bind the bacteria or toxin to the adsorbent surface for
elimination.
Identify the examples of probiotics from the list below. Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Lactobacillus
Saccharomyces boulardii
What are the therapeutic actions of opiate antidiarrheal medications? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Reduce bowel motility and rectal spasms.
Increase absorption of water, electrolytes, and nutrients from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
What are the actions of probiotics on the gastrointestinal (GI) system? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Increase normal GI flora
Decrease dangerous bacterial overgrowth
Which are contraindications of antidiarrheal medications? Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Severe abdominal pain of unknown cause
Parasitic infection
Intestinal obstruction
Colitis
Drag the drug examples to the appropriate antidiarrheal classes listed on the left side. Correct
answer-Adsorbents - Bismuth subsalicylate
Anticholinergics - Atropine
Opiates - Codeine
Probiotics - Lactobacillus
What are the goals of antidiarrheal medication treatments? Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Decrease stool frequency
Decrease pain associated with abdominal cramps.
Prevent malabsorption and nutritional deficits.
Drugs are absorbed from the intestines into the bloodstream, so antidiarrheal medications can alter
this process by either increasing or decreasing the absorption of some drugs. Adsorbents can
__________ the absorption of digoxin, hypoglycemic drugs, and quinidine. __________ bleeding
times occur with warfarin due to adsorbents binding to vitamin K. Decreased anticholinergic
antidiarrheal medication effects occur when administered with __________. Opiate antidiarrheal
medications can have __________ depressant effects when given with other central nervous system
(CNS) depressants like alcohol. Correct answer-Decrease
Increased
Antacids
Increased
Which is a contraindication for adsorbent antidiarrheal medication? Correct answer-Severe
abdominal pain of unknown cause.
, Mr. Williams is a 45-year-old male who is being discharged from the unit later today. He is recovering
from a drug overdose in which he ingested too many sedatives. The nurse is heading to his room to
provide him with discharge teaching.
Mr. Williams - "Am I here because I took too many sedatives? I just thought they would help me
sleep better."
Nurse - "Sedatives are a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which causes you to breathe
slower. Your wife couldn't wake you up so she called for help."
Mr. Williams - "Oh, thank goodness she was home to call for help! Can you bring me some medicine
for this awful diarrhea?"
The following medications have been prescribed for Mr. Williams. Which medication is a priority
concern? Correct answer-Diphenoxylate-atropine
Mr. Williams is a 45-year-old male who is being discharged from the unit later today. He is recovering
from a drug overdose in which he ingested too many sedatives. The nurse is heading to his room to
provide him with discharge teaching.
Mr. Williams - "Am I here because I took too many sedatives? I just thought they would help me
sleep better."
Nurse - "Sedatives are a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which causes you to breathe
slower. Your wife couldn't wake you up so she called for help."
Mr. Williams - "Oh, thank goodness she was home to call for help! Can you bring me some medicine
for this awful diarrhea?"
Which antidiarrheals would be more appropriate for Mr. Williams? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Saccharomyces boulardii
Bismuth subsalicylate
Hyoscyamine
Samuel (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 2-year-old experiencing acute diarrhea. He is admitted to the
pediatric unit and prescribed medications to stop the diarrhea and rehydrate him.
Samuel has just recovered from influenza and diarrhea started the next day. What should the nurse
include in the assessment? Select all that apply. Correct answer-Assess bowel sounds prior to
palpation.
Assess for dehydration.
Ask the guardian about the frequency and consistency of stools.
Samuel (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 2-year-old experiencing acute diarrhea. He is admitted to the
pediatric unit and prescribed medications to stop the diarrhea and rehydrate him.
Due to the age of the client, the interventions will be focused on educating the child's guardians,
with inclusion of the child as appropriate.
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|2025 LATEST UPDATE|
ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the primary goal of antidiarrheal medications? Correct answer-Decrease diarrhea
Which health alterations can occur in a client with prolonged diarrhea? Select all that apply.
Correct answer-Electrolyte imbalances
Acidosis
Fluid imbalances
Malnutrition
Specify which are classes of antidiarrheal drugs. Correct answer-Adsorbents
Probiotics
Antimotility
The therapeutic use of antidiarrheal medications is for control and symptom relief of __________.
Correct answer-Acute and chronic diarrhea
Match the type of antidiarrheal used for the type of case: Correct answer-*Mild Cases:*
Adsorbents
*Severe Cases:*
Opiates
Anticholinergics
*Antibiotic-Caused Diarrhea Cases:*
Probiotics
Which antidiarrheal should be used with caution in children and teenagers due to the risk of Reye's
syndrome? Correct answer-Bismuth subsalicylate
Anticholinergics work by __________ peristalsis by __________ contractions and smooth muscle
tone of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Correct answer-Decelerating
Reducing
Which opiate medications are used as antidiarrheals? Select all that apply. Correct answer-Opium
tincture
Paregoric
Loperamide
What is the therapeutic use of antidiarrheal medications? Correct answer-Control and symptom
relief of diarrhea
The therapeutic action of anticholinergic antidiarrheal medications is to __________. Correct
answer-Reduce contractions and smooth muscle tone of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
,The primary action of adsorbent antidiarrheal medications is to __________. Correct answer-Coat
the walls of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and bind the bacteria or toxin to the adsorbent surface for
elimination.
Identify the examples of probiotics from the list below. Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Lactobacillus
Saccharomyces boulardii
What are the therapeutic actions of opiate antidiarrheal medications? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Reduce bowel motility and rectal spasms.
Increase absorption of water, electrolytes, and nutrients from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
What are the actions of probiotics on the gastrointestinal (GI) system? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Increase normal GI flora
Decrease dangerous bacterial overgrowth
Which are contraindications of antidiarrheal medications? Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Severe abdominal pain of unknown cause
Parasitic infection
Intestinal obstruction
Colitis
Drag the drug examples to the appropriate antidiarrheal classes listed on the left side. Correct
answer-Adsorbents - Bismuth subsalicylate
Anticholinergics - Atropine
Opiates - Codeine
Probiotics - Lactobacillus
What are the goals of antidiarrheal medication treatments? Select all that apply. Correct answer-
Decrease stool frequency
Decrease pain associated with abdominal cramps.
Prevent malabsorption and nutritional deficits.
Drugs are absorbed from the intestines into the bloodstream, so antidiarrheal medications can alter
this process by either increasing or decreasing the absorption of some drugs. Adsorbents can
__________ the absorption of digoxin, hypoglycemic drugs, and quinidine. __________ bleeding
times occur with warfarin due to adsorbents binding to vitamin K. Decreased anticholinergic
antidiarrheal medication effects occur when administered with __________. Opiate antidiarrheal
medications can have __________ depressant effects when given with other central nervous system
(CNS) depressants like alcohol. Correct answer-Decrease
Increased
Antacids
Increased
Which is a contraindication for adsorbent antidiarrheal medication? Correct answer-Severe
abdominal pain of unknown cause.
, Mr. Williams is a 45-year-old male who is being discharged from the unit later today. He is recovering
from a drug overdose in which he ingested too many sedatives. The nurse is heading to his room to
provide him with discharge teaching.
Mr. Williams - "Am I here because I took too many sedatives? I just thought they would help me
sleep better."
Nurse - "Sedatives are a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which causes you to breathe
slower. Your wife couldn't wake you up so she called for help."
Mr. Williams - "Oh, thank goodness she was home to call for help! Can you bring me some medicine
for this awful diarrhea?"
The following medications have been prescribed for Mr. Williams. Which medication is a priority
concern? Correct answer-Diphenoxylate-atropine
Mr. Williams is a 45-year-old male who is being discharged from the unit later today. He is recovering
from a drug overdose in which he ingested too many sedatives. The nurse is heading to his room to
provide him with discharge teaching.
Mr. Williams - "Am I here because I took too many sedatives? I just thought they would help me
sleep better."
Nurse - "Sedatives are a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, which causes you to breathe
slower. Your wife couldn't wake you up so she called for help."
Mr. Williams - "Oh, thank goodness she was home to call for help! Can you bring me some medicine
for this awful diarrhea?"
Which antidiarrheals would be more appropriate for Mr. Williams? Select all that apply. Correct
answer-Saccharomyces boulardii
Bismuth subsalicylate
Hyoscyamine
Samuel (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 2-year-old experiencing acute diarrhea. He is admitted to the
pediatric unit and prescribed medications to stop the diarrhea and rehydrate him.
Samuel has just recovered from influenza and diarrhea started the next day. What should the nurse
include in the assessment? Select all that apply. Correct answer-Assess bowel sounds prior to
palpation.
Assess for dehydration.
Ask the guardian about the frequency and consistency of stools.
Samuel (pronouns: he/him/his) is a 2-year-old experiencing acute diarrhea. He is admitted to the
pediatric unit and prescribed medications to stop the diarrhea and rehydrate him.
Due to the age of the client, the interventions will be focused on educating the child's guardians,
with inclusion of the child as appropriate.
