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,ADR for Macrodantin? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c GI Upset, turns urine rust yellow brown
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What Drug Classification is Senokot and Dulcolax? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c c Laxative/Cathartic



Action/Use for Senokot and Dulcolax? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c Treat Constipation
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ADR for all laxatives/cathartics? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c Diarrhea c




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What drug classification is MOM? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c Saline Laxative c




What classification is Colace and Surfak? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c Stool Softeners c




Actions/Use for Colace and Surfak (Stool Softeners)? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c c Regulates bowel function
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Note for Stool Softeners? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c Hold if experiencing diarrhea and notify nurse
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What classification is Metamucil and Citrucel? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c Bulk laxatives
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Note for bulk laxatives? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c Administer with extra fluids to prevent bowel c c c c c c




obstruction (at least 8oz. water/juice)
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What is the only irrigation allowed within QMA Scope of Practice? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c c c c c c Sodium
Bisphosphate enema
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, Note for fleets/disposable enema? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c Use Sim's Position to administer; report to
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nurse any concerns with hemorrhoids
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What drug classification is Kaopectate in? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c Anti-diarrheal



Action/Use for anti-diarrheal medication? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c treat diarrhea c




ADR for Anti-diarrheal medication? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c Constipation



What drug classification is Phenergan, Compazine, Dramamine? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c c Antiemetic



Action/Use for antiemetics? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c treat nausea and vomiting
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ADR for Antiemetics? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c hypotension and drowsiness c c




What drug classification is Mylanta and Amphojel? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c c c Antacid



Action/Use for Antacids? - CORRECT ANS c c c c c treat heartburn and GERD
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ADR for antacids? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c diarrhea, constipation c




Notes for Antacids? - CORRECT ANS monitor amount and consistency of residents stools; shake
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well before use; interferes with meds- give one or two hours before or after medicine is given
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What drug classifcation is Mylicon? - CORRECT ANS
c c c c c c c Antiflatulent