Gastro 718
A client which a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medication prescribed, including clarithromycin (Biaxin), esimeprazole (Nexium). and amocicillin (Amoxil). 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 nurse has given instructions to a cline who has just been prescribed cholystyramine (Questran). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
" this medicament should only be taken with water"
A client has a PRN prescription for loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium). For which condition should the nurse administer this medication?
An episode of diarrhea
A client with crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab ( Remicade). What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment?
Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
An older client recently has been takin cimetidine (tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?
Confusion
A client has been takin omeprazole (Prilosec) for 4 weeks. The ambulatory caner nuses evaluates that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom?
Heartburn
A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron (Zofran). For which condition should the nurse administer this medication to the postoperative client?
Nausea and vomiting
A histamine (H2)-receptor antagonist will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands that which medications are g2- receptor antagonists?
Nizatidine (axid) Ranitidine (Zantac) Famotidine (Pecpid) Cimetidine (tagamet)
A client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times?
One hour before meals and at bedtime
A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (pancreases MT), The nurse evaluates that the medication is have the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?
Reduction in steatorrhea
A client who chronically uses non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) has been taking misoprpstol (Cytotec). The nurse determines that the medicament is having the intended therapeutic effect if which finding is noted
Relief of epigastric pain
A client has a new prescription for metoclopramide ( Reglan). On review of the chart, the nurse identifies that this medication can be safely administered with which condition?
Vomiting following cancer chemotherapy