The nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.

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The nurse is considering administering a medication for the client's concern of constipation. Which of the following medication is indicated for constipation? Select the best option from the drop-down list to best answer the question.

Digoxin

Sildenafil

Lactulose

Spironolactone

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Digoxin: This medication is used for heart failure and atrial fibrillation, not for constipation.
B.   Sildenafil: This medication is used to treat erectile dysfunction, not constipation.
C.   Lactulose: Lactulose is an osmotic laxative commonly used to treat constipation. It works by drawing water into the stool to make bowel movements easier.
D.   Spironolactone: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat heart failure and fluid retention, not constipation.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Relief of muscle spasms related to muscle injury: Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used to relieve muscle spasms and pain from musculoskeletal injuries.
B. Treatment of malignant hyperthermia: Cyclobenzaprine is not used for malignant hyperthermia.
C. Treatment of osteoporosis: Cyclobenzaprine is not used to treat osteoporosis.
D. Treatment of migraines: Cyclobenzaprine is not used for migraines

A. Hyperglycemia B. Hypothyroidism C. Hypokalemia D. Hypoglycemia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, not hyperglycemia.
B. Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
C. Levothyroxine is not used to treat hypokalemia. Hypokalemia would require potassium supplementation or treatment of the underlying cause.
D. Levothyroxine is not used for the treatment of hypoglycemia.

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A client has been newly prescribed with cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which of the following statements indicates the correct therapeutic use for this medication?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

You are caring for a new client that got admitted to the unit for abdominal pain. The client takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) at home. The nurse understands that the client is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) to treat which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer is B

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