Answer to Question 1
1. A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping.
2. Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation.
3. Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation.
4. Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered by mouth.
Rationale 2: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered per rectum.
Rationale 3: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered by IM injection.
Rationale 4: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) cannot be administered by SQ injection.
Rationale 5: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) can be administered intravenously.
Global Rationale: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is not administered by the subcutaneous route. All other routes listed are used.