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

Answer and Explanation

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

Rationale- Live attenuated influenza vaccine is a weakened form of the influenza virus that promotes production of antibodies in the host to fight infections in case of exposure to influenza virus. The virus is contraindicated in individuals with weak immune system such as those above 50 years old due to risk of causing severe infection.

A-History of MI is not an immunocompromised state

B-History of cigarette smoking predisposes to influenza infection but is not a contraindication to LAV D-History of travel to Europe could expose have exposed the client to influenza but that is not a

contraindication to LAV

A. “Take the medication on an empty stomach for better absorption” B. "You should plan to take this medication for at least 6 months." C. "Your doctor might need to reduce your theophylline dose While taking this medication." D. "Take the medication with an antacid to minimize stomach upset."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Cimetidine inhibits the cytochrome enzymes leading to increased blood concentration of other drugs like theophylline hence increased risk of toxicity. The dosage of the drugs should be lowered when one is on cimetidine.

A-Cimetidine should be taken with meals or at bedtime for more effective absorption and optimal therapeutic effect.

B. There is no specific duration mentioned for the treatment of duodenal ulcer with cimetidine.

D. Taking cimetidine with an antacid is not recommended as they decrease the absorption of cimetidine.

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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?

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Correct Answer is C

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