Maternity Pharmacology CH49 Gastrointestinal
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
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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