Gastrointestinal medications

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Question 1:

A nurse is administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?

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Question 2:

A nurse is caring for a client receiving a bowel cleansing agent in preparation for a colonoscopy. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?

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Question 3:

A nurse is preparing to administer a histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2 blocker) to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 4:

A client is prescribed a bulk-forming laxative. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when teaching the client about the medication?

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a client receiving sucralfate (Carafate) for the treatment of a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?

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Question 6:

A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?

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Question 7:

A client is prescribed an antidiarrheal medication. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?

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Question 8:

A nurse is administering an antacid medication to a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?

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