Maternity Pharmacology CH49 Gastrointestinal

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Maternity Pharmacology: Gastrointestinal Quiz

Test your knowledge on maternity pharmacology, specifically focusing on gastrointestinal medications. This quiz covers various conditions and their pharmacological treatments, designed for nursing and healthcare professionals.

Explore key concepts in gastrointestinal pharmacology
Evaluate your understanding of medication effects and nursing interventions
Prepare for clinical practices with practical scenarios

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringDoctor512

A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. What Intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment?

Monitoring the leukocyte count for 2 days after the infusion

Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements

Checking serum liver enzyme levels before and after the infusion

Carrying out a Hematest on gastric fluids after the infusion is completed

A client has an as-needed prescription for loperamide hydrochloride. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication?

Constipation

Abdominal pain

An episode of diarrhea

Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage

A client has an as-needed prescription for ondansetron for which condition(s) should the nurse administer this medication?

Paralytic ileus

Incisional pain

Urinary retention

Nausea and vomiting

A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase. The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?

Weight loss

Relief of heartburn

Reduction of steatorrhea

Absence of abdominal pain

An older client recently has been taking cimetidine. The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?

Tremors

Dizziness

Confusion

Hallucinations

A client with gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate 1 gram by mouth 4 times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times?

With meals and at bedtime

Every 6 hours around the clock

One hour after meal and at bedtime

One hour before meals and at bedtime

A client who uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been taking misoprostol. The nurse determines that the misoprostol is having the intended therapeutic effect if which finding is noted?

Resolved diarrhea

Relief of epigastric pain

Decreased platelet count

Decreased white blood count

A client has been taking Omeprazole for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom?

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Flatulence

Constipation

A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?

�My ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria”

�These medications are only taken when I have pain from my ulcer“

�The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production“

�These medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid production in my stomach“

A client has a new prescription for metoclopramide. Unmerge view of a chart, the nurse identifies that this medication can be safely administered with which condition?

Intestinal obstruction

Peptic ulcer with melena

Diverticulitis with perforation

Vomiting following cancer chemotherapy

The nurse determines the client needs further instruction on cimetidine if which statements were made? Select all that apply

�I will take the cimetidine with my meals”

�I don't know the medication is working if my diarrhea stops”

�My episodes of heartburn will decrease if the medication is effective “

�Taking the cimetidine with an antacid will increase its effectiveness “

�I will notify my primary health care provider if I become depressed or anxious“

�Some of my blood levels will need to be monitored closely since I also take Warfarin for arterial fibrillation”

The nurse has given instructions to a client who has just been prescribed cholestyramine. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?

�I will continue taking vitamin supplements “

�This medication will help lower my cholesterol “

�This medication should only be taken with water“

�A high fiber diet is important while taking this medication“

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