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The client has a PRN prescription for loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium). The nurse understands that this medication is used for which condition?
- A. Constipation
- B. Abdominal pain
- C. An episode of diarrhea
- D. Hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Loperamide is an antidiarrheal agent. It is used to manage acute and also chronic diarrhea in conditions such as inflammatory16inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide also can be used to reduce the volume of drainage from an ileostomy. It is not used for the conditions in options 1, 2, and 4.
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The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication orders and finds an order stating amoxicillin 250 mg every 8 hours. What would the nurse question regarding this order?
- A. Dose
- B. Route
- C. Frequency of administration
- D. Allowance for generic substitution
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The order lacks the route (e.g., oral, IV), which is essential for safe administration.
The first-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) in a 5-year-old child is:
- A. Fluids and symptomatic care
- B. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for Kids)
- C. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC)
- D. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (Nyquil for Kids)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluids and symptomatic care are safest and recommended for URI cough in young children; cough suppressants are discouraged under 6.
Glucocorticoids causes:
- A. Protein catabolism and muscle atrophy
- B. Protein anabolism and increase of muscle mass
- C. Stimulation of growth in children
- D. Decrease of \mathrm{Na}+ reabsorbtion and \mathrm{K}+\mathrm{K}+ excretion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glucocorticoids cause protein catabolism and muscle atrophy by breaking down proteins.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with naltrexone (ReVia) after treatment for opioid addiction. What information will the nurse include in the teaching for this patient?
- A. This drug will help control cravings
- B. You may take this drug once weekly
- C. ReVia blocks the pleasurable effects of opioids
- D. If you discontinue this drug abruptly, you will have withdrawal symptoms
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naltrexone blocks opioid euphoria; it doesn't reduce cravings or cause withdrawal on stop . ReVia acts by blocking the pleasurable effects of opioids.
A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After listening to the patient list current medications, the nurse asks what priority question?
- A. Do you take any generic medications?
- B. Are any of these medications orphan drugs?
- C. Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?
- D. Do you take any over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is important for the nurse to specifically question use of over-the-counter medications because patients may not consider them important. The patient is unlikely to know the meaning of orphan drugs unless they too are health care providers. Safety during pregnancy, use of a generic medication, or classification of orphan drugs are things the patient would be unable to answer but could be found in reference books if the nurse wishes to research them.