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Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution mixtures are commonly employed as:
 
  a. antidiarrheals. c. cytoprotectants.
  b. bowel-cleansing products. d. inhibitors of acid secretion.

Question 2

The nurse understands that which of the following medications is generally prescribed for treatment of antibiotic-induced diarrhea?
 
  a. lactobacillus product c. diphenoxylate HCl
  b. polycarbophil d. sodium biphosphate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not an antidiarrheal.
B Correct: This is usually used prior to a colon diagnostic test, such as a colonoscopy.
C Incorrect: This is not a cytoprotectant.
D Incorrect: This does not inhibit acid secretion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Lactobacillus products are used to treat antibiotic-induced diarrhea.
B Incorrect: This is a laxative.
C Incorrect: This is not the antidiarrheal used for this treatment.
D Incorrect: This is a laxative.


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