Exam 2 Module 4: NUR 2474 /
NUR2474 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What is Diarrhea, Non-Pharm measures (3)?
Answer:
Frequent liquid stool
•Non-pharmacologic measures
•Clear liquids
•Oral solutions
Gatorade; Pedialyte or rehydrate
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Question:
What is Traveler's Diarrhea and how to prevent it?
Answer:
⮚Usually caused by E. coli ⮚Usually severe abrupt diarrhea, abdominal cramps, N/V, and fever ⮚Prevention •Drink bottled water.•Wash fruit.•Eat cooked vegetables.•Eat meats that are cooked until well done.
Question:
What is the purpose of Antidiarrheals, Types, and precautions?
Answer:
⮚To Decrease hypermotility
⮚Types ⮚Opiates and opiate-related agents - Most Common ⮚Adsorbents Miscellaneous
⮚Caution ⮚Should not be used for more than 2 days or if fever is present 2 / 4
Question:
What is the action and use of opiates and opiate-related agents in treating diarrhea?
Answer:
Decrease GI motility, used for non-specific and chronic diarrhea.
Question:
List common opiate-related anti-diarrheal agents and nursing considerations.
Answer:
•Loperamide (Imodium) Loperamide (Imodium), Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil), Difenoxin/Atropine (Motofen).
Considerations: Monitor respiratory status, assess stool, watch for
anticholinergic effects.
Question:
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bimol) (ABSORBENT) use and Nursing considerations (3)
Answer:
Coat wall of GI tract; Absorb bacteria or toxins causing diarrhea
•Assess for dizziness and drowsiness •Assess for headache and weakness •Can cause a black tongue 3 / 4
Question:
Rifaximin (Xifaxan) (anti-d;misc) use and Nursing considerations (2)
Answer:
•Stops the growth of E.Coli - used to treat traveler’s diarrhea; Prescribed to control diarrhea
•Assess for Flatulence
•Assess for abdominal pain
Question:
Antidiarrheals Nursing Considerations (5)
Answer:
•Monitor frequency of bowel movements and bowel sounds.
•Check for evidence of dehydration
•Encourage patients to drink clear liquids
•Replace electrolytes if needed
•Advise patients to avoid fried foods or milk products
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