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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is conducting a class for a community group. As part of the class, the nurse is explaining the use of syrup of ipecac. The nurse would emphasize that this drug is contraindicated in which of the following cases? Select all that apply.

A) The client is comatose or has altered mental status.
B) The client has erosive esophagitis.
C) The client is having seizures.
D) The substance is a caustic or corrosive agent.
E) The substance is a low-viscosity petroleum distillate.

Question 2

When describing the action of which drug would the nurse explain that it works to reduce gastric motility and decrease the amount of acid secreted by the stomach via blockade of cholinergic receptors? Select all that apply.

A) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
B) Ranitidine (Zantac)
C) Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
D) Sucralfate (Carafate)
E) Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The use of syrup of ipecac is contraindicated in the following cases: the client is comatose or has altered mental status, the client is having seizures, the substance is a caustic or corrosive agent, the substance is a low-viscosity petroleum distillate, or the substance is capable of also altered mental status or convulsions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C, E
Feedback:
Propantheline (Pro-Banthine) and glycopyrrolate (Robinul) are anticholinergic drugs used to reduce gastric motility and decrease the amount of acid secreted by the stomach via blockade of cholinergic receptors.