Gastrointestinal 2 And 3 Of 3

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Which teaching point does the nurse include when administering a histamine 2 blocker?

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A patient has been prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec). Which information in this patient’s history is most likely ….

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Front 3

A patient is prescribed aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox) 10ml tid. Which teaching point does the nurse include for this patient? Take this medication:

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Front 4

A patient is admitted with newly diagnosed renal failure. Which over the counter medication used at home by this patient does the nurse recognize as typically contraindicated in this patient’s care?

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Front 5

The nurse is administering lactulose (Cephulac) to a patient….

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Front 6

A patient is prescribed pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which teaching point provided by the nurse to the patient is most appropriate?

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Front 7

A patient is taking sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse recognizes which statement as true regarding the administration of this medication?

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Front 8

A patient complains of frequent loose stools. The nurse checks the medication profile for which of the following prn medications to treat this patient’s diarrhea?

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A father asks why his son is given charcoal following a drug overdose. The nurse explains….

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Front 10

A patient is prescribed a stimulant laxative. As a general contraindication to laxative use….

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Front 11

A patient is taking metoclopramide (Reglan). The nurse most closely monitors for….

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Front 12

A patient is admitted with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and has a history of hyperemesis. Which medication is not consistent with this patient’s history or admitting diagnosis and prompts further investigation by the nurse?

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Front 13

The nurse is providing patient education for the patient prescribed polyethylene glycol (MiraLax). Which teaching point does the nurse include?

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Front 14

A patient is taking frequent doses of a narcotic for pain control and develops constipation. Which medication should the nurse request from the health care provider to treat the problem of constipation?

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Front 15

A patient with enteral feedings is having high residual volumes when checked for aspirate. Which medication does ….

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Front 16

A mother is bringing in her 5 year-old son for a school physical and reports her son has frequent episodes of upset stomach and constipation. Which teaching point does the nurse include for this mother?

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Front 17

Thyroid and DI Medications

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Front 18

The nurse recognizes which patient as posing the greatest risk for adverse effects to thyroid replacement therapy?

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Front 19

Which findings indicate a positive outcome to thyroid replacement therapy? (Pick all that apply.)

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Front 20

Which findings does the nurse interpret as supporting a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism? (Pick all that apply.)

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Front 21

The nurse hears in report that a patient has a history of myxedema. The nurse anticipates this patient will also have:

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Front 22

A patient is receiving desmopressin. The nurse monitors this patient for the development of which adverse effects?

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Front 23

A patient is prescribed intravenous vasopressin (Pitressin) for esophageal varicies. Which patient variable is of greatest concern to the nurse regarding the administration of this drug?

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Front 24

A patient with a history of hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital and is made NPO (nothing per os).

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Front 25

A patient is having a one month follow up visit following treatment with radioactive iodine. Which finding does the nurse interpret as most suggestive of low levels of T3 and T4?

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A patient is prescribed thyroid replacement. Which teaching point does the nurse include in this patient’s teaching?

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