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hubes95

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Which actions are important when a patient is prescribed a bile acid sequestrant drug? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Administer a daily multivitamin.
  b. Give other medications at least an hour before this drug.
  c. Schedule the drug for one hour before meals.
  d. Ask the patient about symptoms of constipation.
  e. Mix powdered forms of the drug with 2 ounces of juice or water.

Question 2

A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports concern about the changes in her appearance caused by the drug. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. This often happens when a person takes this drug. You now have Cushing's disease.
  b. When you stop taking this drug, the changes will disappear, but it may take a while.
  c. You can make use of different styles of clothes to minimize changes in appearance.
  d. Changes in your diet and an exercise program will eliminate these changes while you are on this drug.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Bile acid sequestrants decrease the body's ability to absorb oral drugs. Give other drugs at least an hour before these drugs. They also inhibit fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), so patients may need to take a daily vitamin supplement. Giving the drugs with meals facilitates the drug's action and decreases common GI side effects including constipation. Powdered forms should be mixed with 4 to 6 ounces of juice or water.

Answer to Question 2

B
Changes in appearance are a side effect of corticosteroids. The patient develops a Cushingoid appearance. When a patient stops taking these drugs, the side effects and changes in body appearance disappear, but it may take a year or more for this to occur.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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