Author Question: Why do the most common side effects of any bile acid sequestrant include bloating, abdominal ... (Read 69 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Why do the most common side effects of any bile acid sequestrant include bloating, abdominal discomfort, and constipation?

a. Many patients are lactose intolerant and these drugs contain lactose.
b. Bile acid sequestrants exert their effects directly in the intestinal tract.
c. The action of bile acid sequestrants on the liver releases bile into the intestinal tract.
d. The drugs inhibit the absorption of dietary fiber, increasing its concentration and effects in the intestinal tract.

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a procedure to test mental function at 6 a.m. At 3 a.m. the patient requests something for sleep. What is the nurse's best response?

a. I'll call your prescriber and request an order for something to help you sleep.
b. Your prescriber has ordered temazepam (Restoril). I will give you a dose now.
c. I'm sorry, but there is not enough time for sleep now before your procedure.
d. I'm sorry, but you already received a dose of temazepam last evening at 9.

onowka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Bile acid sequestrants are taken by mouth and work directly on dietary fats in the intestinal tract. They bind with cholesterol in the intestine, preventing fats from being absorbed into the blood. This action then eliminates the cholesterol from the body through the stool and also is likely to change the general activity of the intestinal tract, leading to intestinal side effects.

Answer to Question 2

C
Drugs for insomnia should not be taken unless there is adequate time to sleep (4 to 8 hours). In-adequate time for sleep can cause side effects including drowsiness or adverse effects such as amnesia. This is especially important when the patient needs to be alert.