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Richard is a 10 year old patient with uncomfortable constipation.Along with diet changes, a laxative is ordered to provide more rapid relief of constipation. An appropriate choice of medication
for a year old child would be: - ANSWER-Bisacodyl
suppository
Michelle is a year old patient who takes omeprazole for her chronic GERD. Chronic long term omeprazole places her at risk
for: - ANSWER-megaloblastic anemia
Patients who are on chronic long term PPI therapy require
monitoring for: - ANSWER-Iron deficiency anemia, Vitamin
B12, and calcium deficiency.
Joe presents with complaints of "heartburn" that is minimally relieved with Tums and is diagnosed with GERD. AN
appropriate first step therapy would be: - ANSWER-Ranitadine
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Angela is a 5 year old patient who presents to the clinic with a 48 hours history of N/V and some diarrhea. She is unable to keep fluids down and is 4 pounds lighter then her last recorded weight. Besides IVF, her exam warrants the use of and antinausea medications. Which would be the appropriate drug to order for Angela? - ANSWER-Ondansetron (Zofran)
Jaide will be traveling to Mexico with her church group over spring break to build houses. She is concerned she may develop travelers diarrhea. Advice includes following normal food and
water precautions as well as taking: - ANSWER-Bismuth
subsalicylate with each meal and at bedtime
Bismuth subsalicylate is a common OTC remedy for GI
complaints. Bismuth subsalicylate: - ANSWER-may lead to
toxicity if taken with aspirin is contraindicated in children with flu like symptoms has antimicrobial effects against bacterial and viral enteropathogens
Charlotte has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take
loperamide for it. Loperamide: - ANSWER-Slows gastric
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Patients taking antacids should be educated regarding these
drugs, including letting them know that: - ANSWER-they may
cause diarrhea or constipation many are high in sodium they should take 1 hour separate from other medications
Many patients elf medicate with antacids. Which patient should be counseled to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing it with their provider or pharmacist? - ANSWER- Should be avoided in patients with kidney stones
Compliance with directly observed therapy can be increased by:
- ANSWER-convenient clinic times, incentives such as food,
clothing, and transportation cost, offering gifts for compliance
Cidney is completing a 6-month regimen for TB. Monitoring a
patient on TB therapy includes: - ANSWER-Monthly sputum
cultures
Frankie is a 9 year old patient who lives in a household with a family member with newly diagnosed TB. To prevent
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