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CBme

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Drugs that are used to treat hepatic encephalopathy include
 
  a. antidepressants.
  b. diuretics and steroids.
  c. neomycin and lactulose.
  d. laxatives and stool softeners.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing anorexia with the nutrition class. What is the best strategy for combating anorexia?
 
  A) Serve food attractively and season according to individual taste.
  B) Control pain, nausea, or depression with medications.
  C) Withhold beverages for 30 minutes before and after meals.
  D) Offer liquid supplements between meals.



mammy1697

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Answer to Question 1

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Neomycin is an antibiotic used to sterilize the bowel to decrease the amount of urea that can be converted to ammonia. Lactulose is used to lower stool pH which traps ammonia in the colon. Antidepressants are ineffective because the mental problems associated with encephalopathy are related to metabolism rather than depression. Diuretics are used to treat ascites associated with cirrhosis, but are not used for encephalopathy. Steroids are not effective. Lactulose is used to lower stool pH, not for its laxative and stool softening effects.

Answer to Question 2

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Feedback:
All choices are suggested strategies for individuals dealing with anorexia; however, serving food attractively and season according to the individual taste is the best response.



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