CH 53 Gastrointestinal Medications

The nurse determines the client needs further instruction on cimetidine if which statements were made? Select all that apply. 1. "i will take the cimetidine with my meals" 2. "i'll know the medication is working if my diarrhea stops" 3. "my episodes of heartburn will decrease if the medication is effective" 4. "taking the cimetidine with an antacid will increase its effectiveness" 5. "i will notify my HCP if i become depressed or anxious" 6. "some of my blood levels will need to be monitored closely since i also take warfarin for atrial fibrillation"

1. "i will take the cimetidine with my meals" 2. "i'll know the medication is working if my diarrhea stops" 4. "taking the cimetidine with an antacid will increase its effectiveness"

A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment? 1. monitoring the leukocyte count for 2 days after the infusion 2. checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements 3. checking serum liver enzyme levels before and after the infusion 4. carrying out a hematest on gastric fluids after the infusion is completed

2. checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements

A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen? 1. "my ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria" 2. "these medications are only taken when i have pain from my ulcer" 3. "the medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production" 4. "these medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid production in my stomach"

3. "the medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production"

The nurse has given instructions to a client who has just been prescribed cholestyramine. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "i will continue taking vitamin supplements" 2. "this medication will help to lower my cholesterol" 3. "this medication should only be taken with water" 4. "a high fiber diet is important while taking this medication"

3. "this medication should only be taken with water"

A client has an as needed prescription for loperamide hydrochloride. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication? 1. constipation 2. abdominal pain 3. an episode of diarrhea 4. hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage

3. an episode of diarrhea

An older client recently has been taking cimetidine. The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication? 1. tremors 2. dizziness 3. confusion 4. hallucinations

3. confusion

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? 1. weight loss 2. relief of heartburn 3. reduction of steatorrhea 4. absence of abdominal pain

3. reduction of steatorrhea

A client has an as needed prescription for ondansetron. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication? 1. paralytic ileus 2. incisional pain 3. urinary retention 4. N/V

4. N/V

A client with a gastric ulcer has a presciption for sucralfate 1 gram by mouth 4 times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times? 1. with meals and at bedtime 2. every 6 hours around the clock 3. one hour after meals and at bedtime 4. one hour before meals and at bedtime

4. one hour before meals and at bedtime

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? 1. intestinal obstruction 2. peptic ulcer with melena 3. diverticulitis with perforation 4. vomiting following cancer chemotherapy

4. vomiting following cancer chemotherapy

A client has been taking omeprazole for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom? 1. diarrhea 2. heartburn 3. flatulence 4. constipation

2. heartburn

A client who uses NSAIDs has been taking misoprostol. The nurse determines that the misoprostol is having the intended therpeutic effect if which finding is noted? 1. resolved diarrhea 2. relief of epigastric pain 3. decreased platelet count 4. decreased WBC count

2. relief of epigastric pain