Author Question: The nurse applies which of the following principles when teaching clients about absorbent agents ... (Read 72 times)

kshipps · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.