A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for pancrelipase to aid in digestion. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following gastrointestinal changes?

Decreased watery stools

Decreased black tarry stools

Decreased fat in stools

Decreased mucus in stools

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Pancrelipase is an enzyme replacement therapy used in pancreatic enzyme deficiency to aid in the digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It improves digestion of fats facilitating absorption and reduced fat content in stool.
A. Decreased watery stools is not a typical effect of pancrelipase.
B. Decreased black tarry stools is not directly related to the action of pancrelipase, as it is more commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding.
D. Decreased mucus in stools is not specifically related to the action of pancrelipase.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

alcohol consumption affects liver metabolism due to injury to the hepatic parenchyma. Impairment of liver function interferes with the metabolism and clearance of phenytoin leading to increased risk of adverse effects.

A-antacids should be avoided as they decrease the absorption of phenytoin

B flossing teeth is important for maintaining oral hygiene reducing the risk of oral complications of phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia

D phenytoin does not cause changes in urine color

A. Rebound pulmonary congestion B. Adrenocortical insufficiency C. Severe dehydration D. Hyperglycemia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Prolonged oral corticosteroid use reduces the body’s secretion of endogenous steroids- cortisol as the body relies on the oral steroids. If abruptly stopped the body experiences severe adrenocortical insufficiency with symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure. Tapering the dose allows the body to readjust and produce cortisol.
A, C, D- Are not effects of abrupt discontinuation of steroids

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A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for pancrelipase to aid in digestion. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following gastrointestinal changes?

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