This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: When loperamide is recommended, the nurse should instruct the patient that: 1. this agent has a ... (Read 34 times)

lb_gilbert

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
When loperamide is recommended, the nurse should instruct the patient that:
 
  1. this agent has a high potential for abuse.
  2. the drug may produce extreme dizziness.
  3. the drug may be purchased over the counter as a tablet, capsule, or liquid.
  4. this drug will stimulate the bowel and may cause flatulence.

Question 2

A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been admitted to the unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the ammonia level is 218.
 
  What medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
  a. 0.9 NS
  b. Lactulose
  c. Docusate sodium (Colace)
  d. Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax)



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

whitcassie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 298
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lactulose is the only laxative known to lower ammonia levels in patient with portal hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy secondary to liver disease.
No information suggests that the patient needs fluid or electrolyte replacement.
Docusate sodium and polyethylene glycol are not effective at lowering ammonia levels.




lb_gilbert

  • Member
  • Posts: 588
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


ricroger

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library