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skymedlock

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A 47-year-old patient has been diagnosed with cholesterol gallstones. She has had increased abdominal pain following fatty meals for the past few weeks. The physician orders an x-ray examination, which reveals radiolucent cholesterol gallstones.
 
  What should the nurse anticipate the physician will do next?
  a.
  Start the patient on chenodiol to dissolve the stones.
  b.
  Do nothing; the pain will disappear.
  c.
  Schedule the patient for emergency surgery.
  d.
  Help the patient plan a low-fat diet and schedule her for surgery if the abdominal pain continues.

Question 2

The physician orders an antacid for a patient diagnosed with functional dyspepsia. Which other types of medication may be ordered in conjunction with the antacid to treat this patient for stomach discomfort after eating?
 
  a. Antiflatulent
  b. Antidiarrheal
  c. Anticholinergic
  d. Bulk-forming laxative


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s.meritte

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

ANS: A
Chenodiol acts on the liver to increase breakdown of radiolucent cholesterol gallstones.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antiflatulents are often used together with antacid therapy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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