I primary care provider who is considering the various pharmacologic options for patient who has peptic ulcer disease should understand that which of the following drugs require monitoring the patient's phosphorus level
A. Prilosec B. Aluminum hydroxide C. Carafate D. Zantac
When talking with a patient about taking an lubiprostone the healthcare professional should tell the patient not to take the drug if he has the following
Nausea diarrhea urinary retention sore throat
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking azathioprine to treat IBS the healthcare professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse effects
Impotence bruising jaundice sore throat nausea
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking Zantac to treat Gerd the healthcare professional should tell the patient to take certain precautions when taking which of the following over-the-counter drugs
Ginkgo biloba antidiarrheal St. John's wort Antacids
A healthcare professional she questioned the use of misoprostol/Cytotec for a patient who has which of the following
A seizure disorder rheumatoid arthritis a positive pregnancy test heart failure
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is taking phenytoin/Dilantin for a seizure disorder as about to begin sucralfate/Carafate therapy to treat a duodenal ulcer the healthcare professional should tell the patient to take the drugs at least two hours apart because
Dilantin increases the metabolism of Carafate Dilantin reduces the effectiveness of Carafate Carafate increases the risk for Dilantin toxicity Carafate interferes with the absorption of Dilantin
Which of the following drugs has protocol that require patients to meet specific risk management criteria & Sign a treatment agreement before the healthcare professional can administer the drug
Alosetron/Lotronex
Hey healthcare professional is caring for patient is about to begin taking Compazine to treat chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting the healthcare professional should tell the patient to report which of the following indications of a serious adverse reaction
Hearing loss Reddish or brown urine polyurea facial spasm
I healthcare professional is caring for an older adult patient was about to begin taking Tagamet to treat a duodenal ulcer the healthcare professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse reactions
Lethargy Dry mouth Cellulitis Myalgia
A primary care provider should use caution when prescribing Dulcolax for patient who has the following
Anorexia nervosa myelosuppression hypo magnesium diabetes mellitus
When talking with a patient about Metamucil to treat constipation the healthcare professional should include which of the following
Take it with at least 8 ounces of fluid Increase fluid and fiber intake
When ministering sulfasalazine to a patient the healthcare professional should check which of the following to help identify an adverse effect of a drug
Skin integrity Temperature CBC
I healthcare professional should conclude that alosetron therapy is effective when a patient whose taking it reports which of the following
One formed stool per day urination without burning no nausea or vomiting Less G.I. reflux
A healthcare professional is about to administer Zofran to a patient who is receiving chemotherapy which of the following actions should the healthcare professional take
Infuse the drug 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy Give the drugs slowly over 15 minutes repeat the dose four hours after chemotherapy
What are the six categories of drugs used for peptic ulcers
Histamine2 receptor antagonist proton pump inhibitors Mucosal protectants antacids prostaglandin E analogs antibiotics
What are some conditions that histamine2 receptor antagonist are used for
Gastric and duodenal ulcers heartburn dyspepsia Erosive esophagus GERD aspiration pneumonia
What are some of the conditions that proton pump inhibitors are used for
Gastric and duodenal ulcers prolonged Dyspepsia Gerd erosive esophagus
Helio factor pylori is know to cause what condition
Peptic ulcers
What are the four categories of drugs that are used to treat nausea
Serotonin antagonist dopamine antagonist antihistamines prokinetic
Dopamine antagonist are used to treat what type of nausea
Severe nausea vomiting from anesthesia and chemotherapy
Antihistamines are used to treat what types of nausea
Motion sickness
Prokinetic drugs are used to treat what type of nausea
Nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy opioids and radiation therapy vomiting due to Gerd
What are the three types of drugs used to treat constipation
Fiber supplements stool softeners stimulant laxatives
What are two drugs that are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome
alosetron/lotronex lubiprostone/amitiza
A patient is about to start taking Prilosec to treat a duodenal ulcer which of the following the instructions should you include when talking to the patient about taking this drug
Take it with food avoid the aluminum base antacids consume adequate vitamin D and calcium do not drink with grapefruit juice
Patient is about to start taking aluminum hydroxide to reduce gastric acid which of the following instructions should you include when talking with the patient about taking this dress select all that apply
Take it with a large meal Chew tablets thoroughly drink 4 ounces of water after taking it increase fluid and fiber intake take it once a day
The patient is starting therapy with Cytotec to prevent gastric ulcer she is a 30-year-old woman you should give her which of the following instructions select all that apply
Report midcycle bleeding take a pregnancy test prior to therapy report excessive menstrual pain use an effective contraception avoid taking this drug and bedtime
This bisacodyl/Dulcolax is used to treat what
Constipation
Compazine is used to treat what
Nausea
Zantac/ranitidine is used to treat what
Gastrointestinal reflux disease or Gerd
azathioprine/Imuran is used to treat what
Inflammatory bowel disease or IBS
You're about to administer Zofran to a patient to prevent anesthesia induced nausea and vomiting prepared to monitor the patient for which of the following adverse effects of this drug
Bronchial spasm dizziness hypertension anxiety
A patient is Starting therapy with Metamucil you explain to the patient that Metamucil will have which of the following therapeutic effects select all that apply
Relieve constipation increased gastric pH reduce diarrhea decreased gastric acid secretions alleviate nausea
You are about to administer Lomotil to the patient to reduce diarrhea. Which of the following drugs should you have available to treat an overdose of this drug combination
Mucomyst flumazenil naloxone Benadryl
Dramamine is used to treat what condition
Motion sickness
Sulfasalazine is used to treat what condition
IBS
Reglan is used to treat what condition
Nausea and vomiting
Prilosec is used to treat what condition
Duodenal ulcer
Patient is about to start taking alosetron to treat diarrhea you should instruct the patient to watch for and report which of the following adverse effects of this drug
Constipation difficulty swallowing blurred vision confusion
A patient is about to start taking sulfasalazine time to treat inflammatory bowel disease instruct patient to watch for an report which of the following adverse effects of this drug. Select all that apply
Sore throat fever joint pain constipation Dry mouth
Knowing the adverse effects Zantac the primary care providers assistant should instruct the patient to watch for and report which of the following
Blurred vision Depression Paracentesis bone pain
The patient is going to take Zantac in the form of an effervescent tablet administration instructions for this drug formulation should include which of the following
Swallow the tablet whole To tablet before swallowing them Dissolve the tablet in water Place the tablet under your tongue
The health care professional instructs the patient about the therapeutic actions of Carafate. She explains that this drug promotes ulcer healing by which of the following actions
Create a protective barrier increases gastric pH Inhibits proton pump neutralizes gastric acid
Which of the following instructions should be healthcare professional give the patient about taking carafate to treat an acute duodenal ulcer
Take it with a prescribed antacid reduce potassium intake take it with food increase fluid and fiber intake
The healthcare professional instructors the patient to watch for and report which of the following adverse reactions to the aluminum hydroxide she will start taking select all that apply
Muscle weakness tremors difficulty swallowing whitish stool constipation