Anti-diarrheals

What symptom displayed by the patient would the nurse not associate as an adverse effect of loperamide (Imodium)?
Sedation
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
The nurse is about to administer diphenoxylate (Lomotil) to a client for the first time. Which of the following side effects should be included in the teaching about this medication?
"You might feel a little nervous, that is a normal side effect."
€This medication may make you feel lightheaded or drowsy.”
"Take fluids normally, there is no need to increase fluids."
"Abdominal pain my occur when taking this medication for 48 hours."
The home health nurse is visiting with a client who has been prescribed diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) for chronic diarrhea. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse be aware of when assessing the client's present condition? (Select All That Apply)
Urinary retention
Rash
Headache
Increased GI motility
A nurse instructs a patient taking an antidiarrheal agent to stop taking the drug and call the health care provider if she does not experience relief within which time frame?
1 week
8 hours
48 hours
72 hours
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