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Capo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse educating a client on balsalazide (Colazal) should advise the client about possible adverse reactions not involving the gastrointestinal tract. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Alopecia
  B) Headache
  C) Fever
  D) Tremors
  E) Bone pain

Question 2

When describing the drugs used as treatment for clients with ulcerative colitis to a group of nursing students, the instructor discusses aspirin-like compounds with anti-inflammatory properties.
 
  Which of the following would the instructor most likely include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Mesalamine (Asacol)
  B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
  C) Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
  D) Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX)
  E) Olsalazine (Dipentum)


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taylorsonier

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

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Balsalazide (Colazal) is an aminosalicylate. Nongastrointestinal adverse effects of aminosalicylates include headache, dizziness, fever, and weakness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
Aminosalicylates, like mesalamine (Asacol) and olsalazine (Dipentum), are aspirin-like compounds with anti-inflammatory properties used in the treatment of clients with ulcerative colitis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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