Pharm Exam 2

Which of the following patients would be most likely to benefit from treatment with ondansetron

A client who is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of colon cancer

A client is prescribed aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide for abdominal pain. Patient education associated with this prescription should include which of the following?

Administer the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after other oral medications

Following an endoscopy, a client has been diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer with urea breath test positive for H. pylori. The nurse anticipates which medication addition to the regimen?

An antibiotic

Simethicone may be given individually or in addition to other medications to produce what therapeutic effect?

Decrease the amount of gas associated with GI disorders

A client has a new prescription for metoclopramide. On review of the chart the nurse identifies that this medication can be safely administered with which condition?

Diabetic gastroparesis

When educating a patient about constipation, which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

I will maintain a sedentary lifestyle

The nurse is about to administer bisacodyl to a client for the first time. Which of the following should be included in client education?

Laxatives may cause diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, perianal irritation and flatulence

A client is exhibiting a stiff, turned to the side and is very restless and unable to sit still. Which of the following medications has been linked to these extra pyramidal side effects?

Metoclopramide

The nurse effectively evaluates therapy after administration of loperamide by inquiring about:

Number of diarrheal stools

A client has an order for sucralfate 1 gm by mouth. The nurse schedules the medication for which times?

One hour before meals and at bedtime

A client with numerous chronic health problems has been diagnosed with a gastric ulcer and has begun treatment with omeprazole. Which of the following teaching points about diet and lifestyle should the nurse provide to this client?

Quitting smoking will significantly increase the chance that this drug will heal your ulcer

A post operative client will be taking non-steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) drugs. The surgeon has prescribed misoprostol. The nurse explains to the client that misoprostol was prescribed to

Reduce the risk of NSAID induced gastropathy or ulcer

A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase. The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?

Reduction of steatorrhea

The client receives an H2-receptor antagonists for treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which assessment finding should be reported immediately to the prescriber?

The client reports episodes of melena

The nurse designs a teaching plan for the client receiving pancrelipase. What will the best plan by the nurse include as it relates to the rationale for the client to receive this drug?

These enzymes replace what your ineffective pancreas cannot make