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
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 D
Explanation
Sucralfate is a medication used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers by forming a protective coating over the ulcer site to prevent acid exposure. Taking it 1 hour before meals and bedtime ensures formation of a coat prior to production of acid during digestion or lying down.
A. Taking sucralfate "as needed" may lead to overdose as well as reduced effectiveness
B. There's no need to reduce fluid intake with sucralfate.
C. Sucralfate should not be taken with antacids, as they can interfere with its effectiveness by altering its pH-dependent mechanism of action. It's generally recommended to take sucralfate at least 30 minutes before or after taking antacids.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Phenytoin is a lifelong medication for clients presenting with unprovoked seizures. The statement shows that the client has not understood their current management plan or is in denial and requires further counselling to promote adherence.
B.Notifying the doctor before taking any other medication is important as certain drug interactions can lead to toxicity of inadequate blood levels of phenytoin.
C.This is correct as it shows understanding that phenytoin can cause oral adverse effects such as gingival hyperplasia
D.Shows understanding that some drug preparations could have incipient that may cause adverse effects that the originally tolerated agent
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