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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on antidiarrheal drugs. Which of the following drugs would the student include as being chemically related to opioid drugs and used to treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis? Select all that apply
 
  A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  B) Difenoxin (Motofen)
  C) Alosetron (Lotronex)
  D) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
  E) Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)

Question 2

A client is using chamomile tea as a remedy to treat gastrointestinal upset.
 
  When discussing the use of this herb, the nurse would alert the client that contact dermatitis is a possibility if the client has a hypersensitivity to which of the following plants? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Ragweed
  B) Fox glove
  C) Asters
  D) Lavender
  E) Chrysanthemums


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javimendoza7

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

Ans: B, D
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Difenoxin (Motofen) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) are chemically related to opioid drugs and treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Although chamomile is generally safe and nontoxic, the tea is prepared from the pollen-filled flower heads and has resulted in symptoms ranging from contact dermatitis to severe anaphylactic reactions in individuals hypersensitive to ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums.


savannahhooper

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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