NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 43 Gastrointestinal Medications
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- 1.A client has been prescribed Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which symptom would prompt the nurse about medication having its therapeutic effect if noted
- A.
Negative abdominal pain.
- B.
An absence of constipation.
- C.
An absence of diarrhea.
- D.
Reduction of excess fat in feces.
- 2.A nurse gives nothing per orem instructions to a malnourished client who has diarrhea and abdominal pain episodes with about to receive a Total Parenteral Nutrition. Which statement is the most appropriate?
- A.
“It will help in your weight loss.”
- B.
“It can assure you that you feel better after receiving TPN.”
- C.
“It will decrease your diarrhea and your bowel can rest.”
- D.
“It will give you less time in the hospital.”
- 3.A client receives Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for ulcerative colitis treatment. Which assessment finding will concern the nurse most?
- A.
Drowsiness.
- B.
Decreased urine output.
- C.
Urine discoloration.
- D.
Vomiting.
- 4.A client gets prescribed Sucralfate (Carafate) for gastric ulcer treatment. The nurse instructs the client to take this medication?
- A.
1 hour before meals
- B.
1 hour after meals
- C.
At the same time, with an antacid
- D.
Lunch time
- 5.A patient is given a tincture of opium which has diarrheal episodes. What is true regarding this medication?
- A.
Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.
- B.
Opium tincture should be used with medications.
- C.
It can be diluted with 15-30 ml of water.
- D.
It increases intestinal motility and peristalsis.
- 6.A nurse gives medicine instructions to a client who has hemorrhoids. He is receiving Mineral oil. Which statement by the client shows further teaching?
- A.
“I can take it at least 2 hours before bedtime”.
- B.
“It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin E that I am taking”.
- C.
“If I miss a dose of mineral oil liquid. I’ll take it as soon as I remember”.
- D.
“I can use mineral oil liquid for an extended period to prevent further damage”.
- 7.A nurse gives discharge instructions to a client receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. They are examples of bulk-forming laxatives. Except
- A.
Docusate Sodium (Colace).
- B.
Methylcellulose (Citrucel).
- C.
Polycarbophil (Fibercon).
- D.
Psyllium (Metamucil).
- 8.A client who has a history of chest pain gets admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a nurse, which medicine will you least expect as a part of medical management?
- A.
Alosetron (Lotronex).
- B.
Tegaserod (Zelnorm).
- C.
Lubiprostone (Amitiza).
- D.
Loperamide (Immodium).
- 9.For a client who is receiving an antiemetic, what is the priority nursing intervention?
- A.
Monitor intake and output.
- B.
Keep items far away from the bed.
- C.
Give the client privacy.
- D.
Keep the bed in a low position with side rails up.
- 10.An osmotic laxative has to be prescribed for a client. The nurse knows about the medications that are osmotic laxatives. Select all that apply
- A.
Senna (Senokot).
- B.
Mineral Oil.
- C.
Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (GoLYTELY).
- D.
Sodium Phosphate (Fleet enema).
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