This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When loperamide is recommended, the nurse should instruct the patient that: 1. this agent has a ... (Read 56 times)

lb_gilbert

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
on: Jul 23, 2018
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
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

tranoy

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast. The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The patient interview often requires note taking. The patient interview often requires note taking.
PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease. PET scan of the brain in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog. A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Illustration of the anatomy of a normal subject (A) and a patient with sleep apnea (B) Illustration of the anatomy of a normal subject (A) and a patient with sleep apnea (B)
Video: Introduction to Genetics

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library