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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PHARMACOLOGY 2
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-Guarantee passing score -20 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: which outcome assessment is essential to monitor for in the patient taking diphenoxylate with atropine?
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decrease in gastric motility Question 2: which outcome will the nurse anticipate when magnesium hydroxide prescribed for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is achieving the desired therapeutic effect?
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neutralized gastric acid Question 3: which antidiarrheal agent will the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe for a patient who is having high-volume output from a new ileostomy?
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loperamide
Question 4: which medication will likely be prescribed for an adult patient with severe diarrhea after a trip to mexico?
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ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily Question 5: which patient finding will the nurse suspect when a patient who has renal calculi reports consuming two glasses of milk every day and habitually taking over-the-counter (OTC) antacids?
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the patient is using a calcium-based antacid.Question 6: which regimen will the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to address chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)?
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aprepitant and ondansetron Question 7: which nursing action is best when the nurse notes that a patient receiving chemotherapy treatments is prescribed lorazepam and a glucocorticoid?
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administer the medications and assess the patient for relief.Question 8: which statement made by a patient with ulcerative colitis indicates understanding after a teaching session regarding sulfasalazine?
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"i'll report any fatigue or sore throat and fever to my healthcare provider." Question 9: which life-threatening complication will the nurse teach the patient to report immediately when alosetron is prescribed for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS-D)?
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constipation Question 10: which medication does the nurse anticipate being most beneficial to a patient reporting diarrhea over a 5-day period after recently traveling abroad?
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diphenoxylate with atropine
Question 11: patient diagnosed w/Ewing's sarcoma has begun chemotherapy this morning. The patient has vomited three times, complains of severe nausea, and has refused all meals and snacks. The nurse should request one or more of which medications for this patient?
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-Lorazepam [Ativan] -Dolasetron [Anzemet] -Dexamethasone [Decadron] Question 12: which phrase describes the therapeutic action of metoclopramide when administered to a patient who is having nausea and vomiting postoperatively?
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blocking specific receptors that respond to neurotransmitter molecules, such as serotonin, dopamine, and histamine.Question 13: which finding will the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of pancrelipase in a patient who had a pancreatectomy?
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reduction in fatty stools Question 14: which medication will the nurse prescribe to treat anorexia when caring for a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
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dronabinol Question 15: which breath test finding is expected when treatment by antibacterial medications is effective for peptic ulcer disease?
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absence of pylori Question 16: which side effect will the nurse instruct the patient to expect when prescribed a scopolamine transdermal patch for motion sickness?
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dry mouth
Question 17: which possible adverse effect will the nurse include in patient education regarding an aluminum-containing antacid for hyperacidity?
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constipation Question 18: which rationale would the nurse use when questioning the healthcare provider's prescription for intravenous administration of promethazine rather than intramuscular?
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Extravasation of IV promethazine can lead to abscess formation or tissue necrosis.Question 19: which type of malignancy will prompt the nurse to anticipate administering palifermin to prevent oral mucositis from chemotherapy?
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leukemia Question 20: which risk factor will the nurse provide in education related to peptic ulcer disease?
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daily cigarette smoking