SAUNDERS GI MED
The nurse notes that a client is taking lansoprazole. On data collection the nurse should ask the client which question to determine medication effectiveness?
"Are you experiencing any heartburn?"
A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?
"The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production."
The client diagnosed with portosystemic encephalopathy is receiving oral lactulose daily. The nurse should check which to determine medication effectiveness?
Blood ammonia level
The client with peptic ulcer disease has been prescribed to take cimetidine. The nurse determines that which is the primary action of this medication?
Protects the gastric mucosa
A client diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if which finding is observed?
The client who was previously oriented to person only can now state name, year, and present location.
The 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?
Vomiting following cancer chemotherapy
The nurse is administering a dose of prochlorperazine to the client for nausea and vomiting. The nurse should instruct the client to report which frequent side effect of this medication?
acetaminophen
The nurse is assigned to care for the client with a diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy. Which prescribed medication should the nurse most anticipate administering?
blurred vision
