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Gastrointestinal System

Kara Perez 11 questions

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  1. 1Promethazine (Phenergan) is an antiemetic with the risk of adverse effect: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The nurse would recognize this with what symptoms?
    1. Aprotruding tongue, tremors
    2. Bextreme high fevers, rigidity
    3. Cvision changes, confusion
  2. 2Student nurse is being taught about giving activated charcoal to a pt who ingested toxic substance. What should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply
    1. ADo not give with milk
    2. BCan cause diarrhea
    3. CMay cause dark/black stools
    4. DBest when given within 1hr of ingestion
    5. EShould induce vomiting within 15min
  3. 3Nurse is administering Lorazepam (Ativan) to reduce anxiety related to anticipation of nausea & vomiting. What drug should be on hand in case of an overdose or adverse effect?
    1. ANaloxone (Narcan)
    2. BFlumazenil (Romazicon)
    3. CAcetylcysteine
    4. DProtamine Sulfate
  4. 4Pt is scheduling for colonoscopy. Nurse would expect to see what Rx in the patient chart for prep?
    1. AMethylcellulose (Citrucel)
    2. BPhenolphthalein (Ex-Lax)
    3. CPolyethylene glycol (Gl-Lytely)
    4. DGlycerin suppositories
  5. 5Bulk-forming laxatives are the safest with only rare side effects?
    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
  6. 6Pt receiving Rx for scopolamine patch for motion sickness on a cruise ship. The nurse should teach what potential side effects?
    1. An/v, diarrhea, GI cramping
    2. Bdry mouth, dizziness, urinary retention
    3. CQT prolongation, headache, fatigue
  7. 7Nurse is administering Ondansetron (Zofran) for prophylactic post-op nausea & vomiting. Select all of possible adverse effects the nurse should monitor for.
    1. AQT prolongation
    2. BSerotonin syndrome
    3. CRespiratory depression
    4. DTremors
  8. 8Docusate sodium (colace) is often given with opioid administration to prevent constipation or post-op when pt needs to avoid straining?
    1. ATrue
    2. BFalse
  9. 9Nurse working with pt who has history of eating disorder and addictive personality traits. Nurse should question which Rx given to pt for chronic constipation?
    1. AEx-Lax Stimulant laxative
    2. BMetamucil bulk-forming laxative
    3. CDocusate sodium stool softener/emollient
  10. 10Which statement by the patient would require further treatment when talking about his Sucralfate Rx?
    1. A"I should take 2hrs before or after any other med"
    2. B"I will take this as needed for nausea/vomiting"
    3. C"This medication forms a paste that will protect my stomach lining"
    4. D"This medication will help with symptoms of my ulcers"

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