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acc299

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A patient asks the nurse about using loperamide (Imodium) to treat infectious diarrhea. Which response will the nurse give?
 
  a. Loperamide results in many central nervous system (CNS) side effects.
  b. Loperamide has no effect on infectious diarrhea.
  c. Loperamide is taken once daily.
  d. Loperamide may prolong the symptoms.

Question 2

The child who is a candidate for treatment with syrup of ipecac after ingestion of a toxic substance or overdose is the child who has ingested which substance?
 
  a. Acetaminophen elixir
  b. Chlorine bleach
  c. Kerosene
  d. Toilet cleanser


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

ANS: D
Patients with infectious diarrhea should be cautioned about using loperamide since slowing transit through the intestines may prolong the exposure to the infectious agent. Loperamide causes less CNS depression than other antidiarrheals. It is taken after each loose stool.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Ipecac should not be given to patients who have ingested caustic substances or petroleum distillates since regurgitation carries a risk of aspiration. Acetaminophen is not a caustic substance or a petroleum distillate. Chlorine bleach and toilet cleanser are caustic substances. Kerosene is a petroleum distillate.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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