Exam 4: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Question:
antiemetic patient assessment
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-determine hx of vomiting episodes -health hx, VS, urinalysis -assess for dehydration
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antiemetics nursing interventions
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check VS, monitor bowel sounds, provide mouth care after vomiting
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antiemetics patient teaching
Answer:
do not use ETOH while taking antiemetics, avoid antiemetics during 1st trimester pregnancy, do not drive or engage in dangerous activities, nonpharmacologic methods for n/v
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nonpharmacologic management of diarrhea
Answer:
clear liquids (gatorade, pedialyte, iv electrolyte solutions)
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types of antidiarrheals
Answer:
opiates and opiate-related agents, somatostatin analogues, adsorbents, misc
Question:
diphenoxylate with atropine drug class
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antidiarrheal
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diphenoxylate with atropine use
Answer:
to treat diarrhea by slowing intestinal motility
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diphenoxylate with atropine action
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inhibits gastric motility by exerting effect on smooth muscle cells of GI tract
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diphenoxylate with atropine side effects
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drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, euphoria, headache, restlessness, n/v, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, flushing, rash, urinary retention
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diphenoxylate with atropine adverse/LT reactions
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angioedema, pancreatitis, tachycardia; LT: paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon,
anaphylaxis
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antidiarrheal assessment considerations
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hx of viral/bacterial infection, medications, foods ingested, baseline vital signs, determine frequency and consistency of bowel movements, assess bowel sounds
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antidiarrheals nursing interventions
Answer:
assess respirations, monitor frequency of bowel movements and bowel sounds, check for s/s of dehydration, recognize that a drug may be withheld if diarrhea continues for more than 48 hours or acute abdominal pain develops, encourage client to drink clear fluids
Question:
causes of constipation
Answer:
insufficient water intake, poor dietary habits, fecal impaction, bowel obstruction, chronic laxative use, neurologic disorders, ignoring urge to defecate, lack of exercise, various drugs
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