Author Question: After administering diphenoxylate to a client, the nurse would assess the client closely for ... (Read 74 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After administering diphenoxylate to a client, the nurse would assess the client closely for increased CNS depression if the client was also receiving which medication? Select all that apply.

A) Fexofenadine (Allegra)
B) Glyburide (DiaBeta)
C) Sucralfate (Carafate)
D) Zolpidem (Ambien)
E) Temazepam (Restoril)

Question 2

Antidiarrheals are contraindicated in clients whose diarrhea is associated with which of the following organisms that can harm the intestinal mucosa? Select all that apply.

A) Staphylococcus
B) Shigella
C) Salmonella
D) Streptococcus
E) Escherichia coli

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor a client closely for increased CNS depression when diphenoxylate (Lomotil) is given to a client taking antihistamines (fexofenadine), opioids, sedatives (zolpidem), and hypnotics (temazepam).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Antidiarrheals are contraindicated in clients whose diarrhea is associated with Shigella, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli, which can harm the intestinal mucosa.