A nurse is providing an in-service regarding gastrointestinal (GI) medications. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate responses. Surfactant laxatives, such as

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( Docusate sodium, bisacodyl, Polyethylene glycol), lower surface tension of the stool to allow penetration of water. This softens the stool so it can be passed more easily. On the other hand,

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( Metronidazole, morphine, Loperamide) is used to prevent diarrhea.

You are caring for a client with hyperthyroidism that is taking propylthiouracil (PTU). The client reports that she misunderstood the instructions and took more doses than her prescribed dosage. The client also reported drowsiness, weight gain, edema, and cold intolerance. You suspect which of the following adverse effects of this drug?

You are caring for a client with hypothyroidism that is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The client reports diarrhea, weight loss, palpitations, and heat intolerance. You suspect which of the following adverse effects of this drug?

A nurse is teaching a client with a new prescription for metformin (Glucophage). Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report as an adverse effect of metformin? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a 62-year-old client with diabetes who has a new prescription for metoclopramide (Reglan). Which of the following statements is true regarding metoclopramide (Reglan)? (Select All That Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metformin (Glucophage) and is scheduled to undergo angiography using iodine-containing contrast dye. The nurse should identify that an interaction between metformin and the IV contrast dye increases the client's risk for which of the following conditions?

A nurse is educating a client about self-administering regular insulin. The nurse should instruct the client to rotate injection sites to prevent which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is newly prescribed with glipizide (Glucotrol) for Type 2 Diabetes. The client is not sure about the possible complications of this medication. Complete the sentence with the appropriate responses.

The nurse understands that complications of glipizide (Glucotrol) include

A nurse is preparing to provide an in-service to the community about misoprostol (Cytotec). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in her teaching to the community?