This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nursing student is preparing a presentation on antidiarrheal drugs. Which of the following drugs ... (Read 186 times)

savannahhooper

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on antidiarrheal drugs. Which of the following drugs would the student include as being chemically related to opioid drugs and used to treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis? Select all that apply
 
  A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  B) Difenoxin (Motofen)
  C) Alosetron (Lotronex)
  D) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
  E) Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)

Question 2

A client is using chamomile tea as a remedy to treat gastrointestinal upset.
 
  When discussing the use of this herb, the nurse would alert the client that contact dermatitis is a possibility if the client has a hypersensitivity to which of the following plants? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Ragweed
  B) Fox glove
  C) Asters
  D) Lavender
  E) Chrysanthemums



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

javimendoza7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 293
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Difenoxin (Motofen) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) are chemically related to opioid drugs and treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Although chamomile is generally safe and nontoxic, the tea is prepared from the pollen-filled flower heads and has resulted in symptoms ranging from contact dermatitis to severe anaphylactic reactions in individuals hypersensitive to ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums.




savannahhooper

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library