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WCU NURS PHARM 180
FINAL(ANSWERED AND G RADED
A+)
Question : what needs to be taken with psyllium and how
much?
CORRECT ANSWER : 8 oz of water to prevent
obstruction of esophagus
Question : how long till psyllium to take effect?
CORRECT ANSWER : 24 hours
Question : what needs to be increased in pt taking
psyllium?
CORRECT ANSWER : fluids
Question : docusate sodium side effects?
CORRECT ANSWER : diarrhea, nausea, cramps,
dizziness, PALPITATIONS, syncope (sign of dehydration)
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Question : what should pt report when using docusate
sodium?
CORRECT ANSWER : unrelieved constipation
Question : what is diphenoxylate and atropine used for?
CORRECT ANSWER : slowing peristalsis to alleviate
diarrhea
Question : why is diphenoxylate atropine for short term
use?
CORRECT ANSWER : b/c schedule V drug so
preventing dependency
Question : priority nursing assessment for vomiting?
CORRECT ANSWER : symptoms that precipitate it and
electrolyte status
Question : with pancreatitis when does it hurt most and
where is the pain located?
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CORRECT ANSWER : after a meal, pain in the
epigastric area that radiates to the back
Question : what do you give pancrelipase with?
CORRECT ANSWER : food
Question : nursing assessments for pancrelipase?
CORRECT ANSWER : pork allergy/ religious beliefs
Question : what should you see with effective
pancrelipase treatment?
CORRECT ANSWER : decrease in steatorrhea
Question : omeprazole is used for what and how long is
therapy?
CORRECT ANSWER : for peptic ulcers & GERD
short term use: 4-8 wks
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Question : with continued use of omeprazole what is the
pt at risk for and what should you teach them to prevent this?
CORRECT ANSWER : -osteoporosis
-increase calcium and vit. D
Question : When should omeprazole be taken?
CORRECT ANSWER : 30 mins before 1st meal of day
Question : side effects of ranitidine?
CORRECT ANSWER : HEADACHE
Question : what can occur in men taking ranitidine?
CORRECT ANSWER : impotence, loss of libido
Question : what should be avoided taking within an hour
of ranitidine administration