A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Relief of gastrointestinal pain
Improvement of impaired vision
Prevention of opportunistic infections.
Alleviate Helicobacter pylori
The Correct Answer is A
Rationale- Sucralfate is used for coating the lining of gastric ulcers to prevent exposure to acid allowing for healing. It binds to protein containing exudate to form a paste-like substance that coats the ulcers.
B-Sucralfate has no effect of quality of vision
C-Sucralfate has no role in prophylaxis in infections
D-Sucralfate relieves pain in H. Pylori induced gastric ulcers but no effect of infection control
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for the long-term control of asthma. Among the side effects, montelukast causes drowsiness and hence should be taken at night before bed to avoid interference with daily activities.
A. Montelukast is an oral preparation that does not require a spacer unlike inhalers such as salbutamol
B. Montelukast is used controller therapy rather than a reliever in acute asthmatic attack
D. Rinsing the mouth is relevant in the use of inhaled corticosteroids to prevent oral thrush but not montelukast.
Correct Answer is C
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Furosemide is a loop diuretic that blocks water reabsorption in the loop of Henle promoting diuresis. It also causes potassium loss in urine leading to hypokalemia. Checking potassium levels before administration of furosemide prevents worsening already existing hypokalemia.
Hypokalemia causes complications like cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia and notify the provider appropriately
A, B, D- furosemide has no effect on cortisol, albumin and bicarbonate.
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