The nurse applies which of the following principles when teaching ...

[kshipps]

The nurse applies which of the following principles when teaching clients about absorbent agents such as kaolin?
 
  a. Take these agents on a regular schedule twice daily.
  b. Do not take these agents within several hours of other drugs.
  c. These are the least commonly used antidiarrheal agents.
  d. These agents require a prescription for purchase.

Question 2

All of the following are characteristics of the ideal laxative, except:
 
  a. acts rapidly with the production of a normally formed stool.
  b. does not interfere with drug or nutrient absorption.
  c. works for several days after administration.
  d. does not irritate the GI tract.

[kaylee05]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: These products have specific instructions regarding when to take the medication relative to having a diarrhea stool.
B Correct: Because these are binding agents, they may bind with other drugs, affecting the absorption of the other drugs.
C Incorrect: They are the most commonly used antidiarrheals.
D Incorrect: Most are available OTC (over-the-counter).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a characteristic of the ideal laxative.
B Incorrect: This is a characteristic of the ideal laxative.
C Correct: The ideal laxative should not have a residual effect.
D Incorrect: This is a characteristic of the ideal laxative.

[kshipps]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ryhom]

Excellent