NUR 2092 Pharmacology Ch 58 Drugs
Affecting GI Motility Questions with
Correct Answers
A client who has suffered a myocardial infarction is prescribed a laxative to
help prevent straining during defecation. Which medication would the nurse
expect to administer? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔docusate
A client is being sent home with orders for a laxative PRN. The nurse is
conducting client teaching on the use of a laxative. What will the nurse
inform the client is one of the most common adverse effects of a laxative? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Abdominal cramping
A nurse is teaching a client about diarrhea. Which statement by the client
regarding diarrhea would indicate a need for additional teaching? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"Diarrhea is a disease that has no cure."
,The parent of an adolescent client reports that the teen has chronic
diarrhea and lacks an appetite. Assessment reveals that the client is
significantly underweight, has dry hair, and exhibits erosion of tooth
enamel. When asked, the client reports occasional laxative use for - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"constipation." What condition does the nurse consider most
likely?
bulimia with laxative abuse
An adult resident of an assisted living facility has not responded
appreciably to bulk-forming laxatives, so the primary care provider has
prescribed bisacodyl. The nurse who oversees the care at the facility
should know that this drug may be administered by what route? Select all
that apply. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Oral
Suppository
A client diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has diarrhea that is not responding to
antidiarrheal agents. Which medication will best assist in treating this
client's diarrhea? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Octreotide acetate
, The nurse should counsel a client to discontinue use of over-the-counter
antidiarrheals and seek treatment from a health care provider if diarrhea
persists for how long? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2 days
The nurse is caring for a client with diarrhea who has been prescribed
diphenoxylate with atropine and is observing the client for which adverse
effects of this drug? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dizziness
The nurse is aware that critically ill clients are more at risk for constipation
for what reasons? (Select all that apply.) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decreased
activity
Use of opioid medications
Change in bowel routines
A prescriber adds psyllium to the medication administration record for a
client experiencing diarrhea. Which is the best rationale for the addition of
psyllium? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It absorbs toxins and water, decreasing fluidity
of stools.
The nurse is preparing to administer polycarbophil to a client experiencing
liquid stools. How should the nurse describe the action of this substance? -
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Affecting GI Motility Questions with
Correct Answers
A client who has suffered a myocardial infarction is prescribed a laxative to
help prevent straining during defecation. Which medication would the nurse
expect to administer? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔docusate
A client is being sent home with orders for a laxative PRN. The nurse is
conducting client teaching on the use of a laxative. What will the nurse
inform the client is one of the most common adverse effects of a laxative? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Abdominal cramping
A nurse is teaching a client about diarrhea. Which statement by the client
regarding diarrhea would indicate a need for additional teaching? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"Diarrhea is a disease that has no cure."
,The parent of an adolescent client reports that the teen has chronic
diarrhea and lacks an appetite. Assessment reveals that the client is
significantly underweight, has dry hair, and exhibits erosion of tooth
enamel. When asked, the client reports occasional laxative use for - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔"constipation." What condition does the nurse consider most
likely?
bulimia with laxative abuse
An adult resident of an assisted living facility has not responded
appreciably to bulk-forming laxatives, so the primary care provider has
prescribed bisacodyl. The nurse who oversees the care at the facility
should know that this drug may be administered by what route? Select all
that apply. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Oral
Suppository
A client diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has diarrhea that is not responding to
antidiarrheal agents. Which medication will best assist in treating this
client's diarrhea? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Octreotide acetate
, The nurse should counsel a client to discontinue use of over-the-counter
antidiarrheals and seek treatment from a health care provider if diarrhea
persists for how long? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2 days
The nurse is caring for a client with diarrhea who has been prescribed
diphenoxylate with atropine and is observing the client for which adverse
effects of this drug? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Dizziness
The nurse is aware that critically ill clients are more at risk for constipation
for what reasons? (Select all that apply.) - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Decreased
activity
Use of opioid medications
Change in bowel routines
A prescriber adds psyllium to the medication administration record for a
client experiencing diarrhea. Which is the best rationale for the addition of
psyllium? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It absorbs toxins and water, decreasing fluidity
of stools.
The nurse is preparing to administer polycarbophil to a client experiencing
liquid stools. How should the nurse describe the action of this substance? -
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