A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes opioid pain medication and has a new prescription for docusate sodium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“I will take the medication for diarrhea”
“I can take this medication along with mineral oil."
"I should drink 4 ounces of water when I take the medication."
"It might take up to 3 days for the medication to work."
The Correct Answer is D
Docsate takes effect in 1-3 days. It is a stool softener that works by increasing the amount of water in stool making it easier to pass across the gut. It does not take effect immediately.
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Correct Answer is A
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Theophylline is a potent bronchodilator with potential side effects including tachycardia, heart arrhythmias, diuresis, diarrhea and stimulation of the central nervous system.
B-Theophylline causes diuresis
C-Theophylline causes diarrhea
D-Theophylline causes insomnia, restlessness
Correct Answer is C
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Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used in the prevention and management of motion sickness and nausea. The common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth.
A is incorrect because dimenhydrinate is not typically associated with causing diarrhea.
B has a short onset of action and hence taken right before travelling or shortly after beginning the journey
D – It commonly causes dry mouth
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