A nurse is assessing a client who is on long term omeprazole therapy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the medication is effective?

Reduced dyspepsia

Absence of headache

Increased appetite

Regular bowel movements

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Omeprazole is a (PPI) proton pump inhibitor used to inhibit excessive acid secretion in the stomach. Persistent exposure of the stomach lining to acid leads to epigastric pain, bloating and feelings of early satiety. Reduction of acid secretion helps to relieve dyspeptic symptoms caused by irritation of gastric mucosa by the acid.

B. Omeprazole is not used for management of headaches

C, D- Omeprazole does not have effect on appetite or bowel movements. Absence of headache

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Methylphenidate is a CNS agent used in the management of ADHD. It has the potential to cause dizziness or drowsiness and clients should be advised to avoid driving or operation of any machinery as it may lead to accidents.

A- Methylphenidate is a CNS agent used in the management of ADHD. It has nopotential interaction with caffeine.

B- Methylphenidate caused significant decrease in appetite with subsequent weight loss. The parents should be advised to increase the client’s caloric intake to promote healthy weight gain.

C- Methylphenidate causes insomnia and taking the medication right before bedtime leads to poor sleep pattern.

A. Tap the top of the ampule, place a sterile gauze pad around the ampule neck. and break off the top by bending it toward the body. B. Tap the bottom of the ampule, place gauze pad around the ampule neck, and break off the bottom with a forward motion away from the body. C. Wear sterile gloves and break Off the neck of the glass ampule with a single snap to the right side. D. Wear sterile gloves and break off the neck of the glass ampule with a single snap in a downward motion.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A Tapping at the top ansure all the medication is settled down to prevent inadequate dosing. Breaking off should be done towards the bodyto prevent injury due to the splashing glass particles

B Tapping the ampule should be done at the top, not bottom, to ensure that any medication at the neck or top is displaced to the bottom. Breaking off the top with a forward motion towardsthe body reduces the risk of injury from glass shards.

C, D- It is not a sterile procedure hence no need for sterile gloves

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