A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will take the medication for diarrhea”
“I can take this medication along with mineral oil."
"I should drink 4 ounces of water when I take the medication."
"It might take up to 3 days for the medication to work."
The Correct Answer is D
Docsate takes effect in 1-3 days. It is a stool softener that works by increasing the amount of water in stool making it easier to pass across the gut. It does not take effect immediately.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used in the management of ascites associated with liver failure. Its mechanism of action includes blocking the actions of aldosterone, a hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys. This results in increased urinary sodium excretion and hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
A. Decreased chloride level is not typically associated with spironolactone use.
C. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so it leads to an increased potassium level (hyperkalemia)
D. Spironolactone is not associated with decreased phosphate levels.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase interfering with the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors (II, VII, IX, and X). This prolongs the prothrombin time, expressed in the form of INR international normalized ratio. Monitoring of INR helps to ensure that the prescribed dosages are within the therapeutic levels without increasing the risk of bleeding. The target INR range is between 2.5 and 3.5.
A. Used to monitor heparin therapy
B, D- not used for monitoring
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