A nurse is providing an in-service regarding gastrointestinal (GI) medications. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate responses. Surfactant laxatives, such as

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( Docusate sodium, bisacodyl, Polyethylene glycol), lower surface tension of the stool to allow penetration of water. This softens the stool so it can be passed more easily. On the other hand,

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( Metronidazole, morphine, Loperamide) is used to prevent diarrhea.

A nurse is preparing to educate a patient who has newly been prescribed sucralfate (Carafate) for the management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). What is the mechanism of action for this medication?

A nurse is caring for an 82-year-old male with a history of mild kidney dysfunction who is recently admitted to the hospital for an unwitnessed fall. The nurse noted that the client had been taking cimetidine (Tagamet HB) at the maximum dosage for 2 months. Which of the following are complications of this cimetidine (Tagamet HB) that contributed to his admission? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metformin (Glucophage) and is scheduled to undergo angiography using iodine-containing contrast dye. The nurse should identify that an interaction between metformin and the IV contrast dye increases the client's risk for which of the following conditions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for postoperative nausea and vomiting. Which of the following is a complication associated with this medication?

A nurse is caring for a 54-year-old male client who has been admitted to the hospital for peptic ulcer disease. The client will begin a long-term regimen of omeprazole (Prilosec). The nurse understands that the patient will be at high risk for developing which of the following complications? (Select All That Apply.)

You are caring for a client with hyperthyroidism that is taking propylthiouracil (PTU). The client reports that she misunderstood the instructions and took more doses than her prescribed dosage. The client also reported drowsiness, weight gain, edema, and cold intolerance. You suspect which of the following adverse effects of this drug?

You are caring for a client with hypothyroidism that is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The client reports diarrhea, weight loss, palpitations, and heat intolerance. You suspect which of the following adverse effects of this drug?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been newly prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for post-operative nausea. What is the mechanism of action for ondansetron?

Three hours after self-administering regular insulin subcutaneously, the client contacts you at the provider's office by telephone to report that she is shaking, sweating, and has a rapid pulse. Which of the following actions should you NOT advise her to take? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) and cimetidine (Tagamet HB). Which of the following statements from the client requires additional teaching?