A hospitalized client has been prescribed sucralfate. The nurse ...

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A hospitalized client has been prescribed sucralfate. The nurse understands that this drug is used because it:
 
  a. decreases acid secretion in the duodenum.
  b. neutralizes gastric acid.
  c. forms a protective complex over duodenal ulcers.
  d. should be administered two hours after meals and at bedtime.

Question 2

The nurse realizes that which of the following clients is most likely to experience pancreatic enzyme deficiency?
 
  a. a client with COPD c. a client with multiple sclerosis
  b. a client with cystic fibrosis d. a client with diabetes

[C.mcnichol98]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not true about sucralfate.
B Incorrect: This is not true about sucralfate.
C Correct: This is true of sucralfate.
D Incorrect: This is not true about sucralfate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This would not be appropriate treatment for this client.
B Correct: Clients with cystic fibrosis require pancreatic enzyme replacement.
C Incorrect: This would not be appropriate treatment for this client.
D Incorrect: This would not be appropriate treatment for this client.

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[adammoses97]

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