Author Question: The client takes Metamucil at 9:00 PM. She should expect the onset of action of the drug at between ... (Read 19 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client takes Metamucil at 9:00 PM. She should expect the onset of action of the drug at between ________ the next day.

a. 7 AM and 9 PM
b. 5 AM and 7 PM
c. 9 AM and 12 midnight
d. 5 AM and 10 PM

Question 2

The client has been ordered to be treated with Lomotil. She tells the nurse that she takes antihistamines for treatment of seasonal allergies. The best response from the nurse is that the combination of Lomotil and antihistamines can:

a. enhance the response from the Lomotil.
b. result in chronic diarrhea.
c. result in an anaphylactic reaction.
d. result in CNS depression.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Onset of action for Metamucil is between 10 and 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The combination of Lomotil and antihistamines can result CNS depression.