Author Question: The nurse will question an order for bismuth salts (Pepto-Bismol) in a patient with what condition? ... (Read 69 times)

javeds · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse will question an order for bismuth salts (Pepto-Bismol) in a patient with what condition?

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Allergy to aspirin
C) Hypertension
D) Viral gastroenteritis

Question 2

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who is being sent home on oral tetracycline (Sumycin). What instructions should the nurse include?

A) Take the medication only once a day.
B) Check pulse rate and hold the drug if lower than 60 beats per minute (bpm).
C) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
D) Take the medication with 2 ounces of water.

sarah_brady415 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Pepto-Bismol has aspirin in it and should not be given to a patient with an allergy to aspirin. There is no contraindication for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, or viral gastroenteritis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Tetracycline should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals with a full 8 ounces of water to ensure full absorption. Tetracycline is usually taken at least once every 12 hours. Checking the pulse and holding the dose if below 60 bpm is an action specific to the use of cardiac glycosides.