NURS pharm 180 Final WCU EXAM fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - (ANSWER)8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of
esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - (ANSWER)24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - (ANSWER)fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - (ANSWER)diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope
(sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - (ANSWER)unrelieved constipation
what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - (ANSWER)slowing peristalsis to alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - (ANSWER)b/c schedule V drug so preventing
dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - (ANSWER)symptoms that precipitate it and electrolyte status
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - (ANSWER)after a meal, pain in
the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - (ANSWER)food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - (ANSWER)pork allergy/ religious beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - (ANSWER)decrease in steatorrhea
,NURS pharm 180 Final WCU EXAM fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)-osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
When should omeprazole be taken? - (ANSWER)30 mins before 1st meal of day
side effects of ranitidine? - (ANSWER)HEADACHE
what can occur in men taking ranitidine? - (ANSWER)impotence, loss of libido
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - (ANSWER)antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - (ANSWER)at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - (ANSWER)constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? - (ANSWER)epigastric
pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - (ANSWER)coats ulcer and prevents erosion
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - (ANSWER)no
, NURS pharm 180 Final WCU EXAM fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
when should sucralafate be administered? - (ANSWER)take on empty stomach before meals and before
bedtime
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - (ANSWER)fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - (ANSWER)pregnant because category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - (ANSWER)anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - (ANSWER)anticholinergic effects-->dry mouth,
sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - (ANSWER)extrapyramidal symptoms occur
including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - (ANSWER)yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - (ANSWER)NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - (ANSWER)- Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
- Sensation of warmth or flushing, pruritus
- Dysrhythmias
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
what needs to be taken with psyllium and how much? - (ANSWER)8 oz of water to prevent obstruction of
esophagus
how long till psyllium to take effect? - (ANSWER)24 hours
what needs to be increased in pt taking psyllium? - (ANSWER)fluids
docusate sodium side effects? - (ANSWER)diarrhea, nausea, cramps, dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope
(sign of dehydration)
what should pt report when using docusate sodium? - (ANSWER)unrelieved constipation
what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for? - (ANSWER)slowing peristalsis to alleviate diarrhea
why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term use? - (ANSWER)b/c schedule V drug so preventing
dependency
priority nursing assessment for vomiting? - (ANSWER)symptoms that precipitate it and electrolyte status
with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and where is the pain located? - (ANSWER)after a meal, pain in
the epigastric area that radiates to the back
what do you give pancrelipase with? - (ANSWER)food
nursing assessments for pancrelipase? - (ANSWER)pork allergy/ religious beliefs
what should you see with effective pancrelipase treatment? - (ANSWER)decrease in steatorrhea
,NURS pharm 180 Final WCU EXAM fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
omeprazole is used for what and how long is therapy? - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)-osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
When should omeprazole be taken? - (ANSWER)30 mins before 1st meal of day
side effects of ranitidine? - (ANSWER)HEADACHE
what can occur in men taking ranitidine? - (ANSWER)impotence, loss of libido
what should be avoided taking within an hour of ranitidine administration - (ANSWER)antacid
when should ranitidine be given? - (ANSWER)at bedtime with no regard to food
common side effect of aluminum hydroxide? - (ANSWER)constipation
what symptoms can indicate a more serious disease when on ranitidine therapy? - (ANSWER)epigastric
pain, bloody tarry stools, heartburn
what does sucralafate do? - (ANSWER)coats ulcer and prevents erosion
can sucralafate be taken with antacids? - (ANSWER)no
, NURS pharm 180 Final WCU EXAM fully solved & updated (latest version
verified for accuracy) (Questions + Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
when should sucralafate be administered? - (ANSWER)take on empty stomach before meals and before
bedtime
what should pt increase with sucralafate? - (ANSWER)fluids and fiber
misoprostol is dangerous for which individual? - (ANSWER)pregnant because category X
what is prochlorperazine used for? - (ANSWER)anti-emetic
what are does related side effects of prochlorperazine? - (ANSWER)anticholinergic effects-->dry mouth,
sedation, constipation
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia
when should you discontinue use of prochlorperazine? - (ANSWER)extrapyramidal symptoms occur
including tremors, stoop slow gait, drooling, pill rolling
can you administer omeprazole at the same time as antacids? - (ANSWER)yes
what should you avoid with omeprazole? - (ANSWER)NSAIDs (gastric irritation)
Ondansetron side effects - (ANSWER)- Headache (common)
- electrolyte imbalance
- Sensation of warmth or flushing, pruritus
- Dysrhythmias
