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erika

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Which laxative would be the best suited for use in preparing the small bowel for surgery?
 
  1. Psyllium
  2. Docusate sodium
  3. Castor oil
  4. Bisacodyl

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The nurse is providing patient education to an elderly patient being treated for duodenal ulcers. The prescriber has ordered sucralfate (Carafate).
 
  The patient asks the nurse how sucralfate helps heal ulcers. Select the correct explanation given by the nurse.
  a. It creates a protective barrier against pepsin and acid.
  b. It irreversibly suppresses gastric acidity.
  c. It inhibits the enzyme that generates gastric acid.
  d. It enhances prostaglandin production.


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

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sucralfate promotes ulcer healing by creating a protective barrier against acid and pepsin.
Sucralfate does not reduce gastric acid secretion.
Sucralfate does not inhibit the enzyme that generates gastric acid.
Sucralfate does not enhance prostaglandin synthesis.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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