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Evvie72

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse administers psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) expecting it to have what action?
 
  A) Slows peristalsis
  B) Promotes reabsorption of water into bowel
  C) Has antibacterial properties
  D) Adds bulk to the stool

Question 2

What drug would the nurse administer for its antiplatelet effects? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Ticlid
  B) Iprivask
  C) Arixtra
  D) ReoPro
  E) Activase


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

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Metamucil is a natural substance that forms a gelatin-like bulk of the intestinal contents. This agent stimulates local activity. It is considered milder and less irritating than many other bulk stimulants. Patients must use caution and take it with plenty of water because Metamucil absorbs large amounts of water and produces stools of gelatin-like consistency. It does not slow peristalsis, promote water reabsorption, or have antibacterial properties.

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A, D
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Antiplatelet agents available for use include abciximab (ReoPro), anagrelide (Agrylin), aspirin, cilostazol (Pletal), clopidogrel (Plavix), dipyridamole (Persantine), eptifibatide (Integrilin), ticlopidine (Ticlid), ticagrelor (Brilinta), and tirofiban (Aggrastat). Iprivask and Arixtra are anticoagulants, and Actuvase is a thrombolytic agent.


Evvie72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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