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jasdeep_brar

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A nurse would question a prescription for sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) if the client is also taking which medication?
 
  1. Insulin
  2. Digoxin
  3. Warfarin
  4. Penicillin
  5. Vitamin C

Question 2

A client calls the clinic and says, I have been taking Imodium (loperamide) for diarrhea, but it isn't helping. How should the nurse respond?
 
  1. Are you taking it after every episode of diarrhea?
  2. Imodium is not effective against diarrhea.
  3. This medication may make you sleepy.
  4. You may have to take the maximum dose for 2 or 3 days before diarrhea slows.
  5. You should come in for assessment.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Clients with diabetes may experience hypoglycemia if sulfasalazine is taken concurrently.
Rationale 2: Absorption of digoxin may be decreased.
Rationale 3: Anticoagulation effects may be increased.
Rationale 4: There is no drugdrug interaction with penicillin.
Rationale 5: There is no drugdrug interaction with vitamin C.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Loperamide (Imodium) is taken as a 4 mg single dose, followed by 2 mg after each diarrhea episode up to 16 mg/day.
Rationale 2: Imodium is indicated for diarrhea.
Rationale 3: Imodium has the adverse effect of drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Diarrhea should slow within a few hours of doses.
Rationale 5: If over-the-counter medications are not effective, prescription medications may be necessary. The client should be seen in the clinic.




jasdeep_brar

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


mcabuhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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