This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Drugs used to control blood ammonia levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy are: a. ... (Read 61 times)

folubunmi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Aug 20, 2018
Drugs used to control blood ammonia levels in patients with hepatic encephalopathy are:
 
  a. diuretics and chelating agents.
  b. corticosteroids and cimetidine.
  c. tetracycline and antacids.
  d. lactulose and neomycin.

Question 2

The primary objective of treatment of hepatic encephalopathy is to:
 
  a. encourage the client to eat.
  b. rest the liver.
  c. remove sources of excess ammonia.
  d. encourage the client to maintain mental functions.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

CourtneyCNorton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


folubunmi

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

bimper21

  • Member
  • Posts: 309
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Patients who have been on total parenteral nutrition for more than a few days may need to have foods gradually reintroduced to give the digestive tract time to start working again.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood. The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Selected Drugs for Glaucoma Selected Drugs for Glaucoma
Infection prevention and control Infection prevention and control
Guidelines for proper blood pressure cuff size Guidelines for proper blood pressure cuff size
The formed elements of blood. The formed elements of blood.
Human beta-globin–complex locus control region Human beta-globin–complex locus control region
Video: Fetal Development of the Cardiovascular System

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library