POST TEST REPRO,GASTRO,RENAL Flashcards
When the nurse is administering a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), which actions by the nurse are correct? (Select all thatapply.)
a Giving the PPI on an empty stomach
b Giving the PPI with meals
c Making sure the patient does not crush or chew the capsules
d Instructing the patient to open the capsule and chew the contents for best absorption
a Giving the PPI on an empty stomach
A patient admitted for cerebral swelling complained of feeling light-headed and nauseous while receiving mannitol. What should the nurse do?
A. Document, withdraw, and notify doctor.
B. Decrease mannitol flow.
C. Provide comfort measures.
D. Increase mannitol flow.
A. Document, withdraw, and notify doctor.
Patient Gavin is taking antacids, which instruction would be included in the teaching plan?
A. “Avoid taking other medications within 2 hours of this one.”
B. “Continue taking antacids even when pain subsides.”
C. “Weigh yourself daily when taking this medication.”
D. “Take the antacids with 8 oz of water.”
A. “Avoid taking other medications within 2 hours of this one.”
Which of the following best describes the method of action of medications, such as ranitidine (Zantac), which are used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease?
A. Neutralize acid
B. Reduce acid secretions
C. Stimulate gastrin release
D. Protect the mucosal barrier
B. Reduce acid secretions
Which of the following statements describes the action of antacids?
A. Antacids block the production of gastric acid
B. Antacids enhance the action of acetylcholine
C. Antacids block dopamine
D. Antacids neutralize gastric acid
D. Antacids neutralize gastric acid
The physician has prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) for a client with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:
A. 30 minutes after meals
B. 30 minutes before meals
C. With each meal
D. In a single dose at bedtime
B. 30 minutes before meals
The order reads: “Give cimetidine (Tagamet) 300 mg in 100 mL normal saline IVPB tid and at bedtime. Infuse over 30 minutes.” The infusion pump can only be programmed to deliver over 60 minutes (mL per hour). The nurse will set the pump to deliver how many mL/hour for each IVPB dose?
200 mL/hour
Most diuretics’ effect in the body is __________.
A. loss of sodium
