Gastrointestinal Medications Practice Quiz 1

August 23, 2020

Gastrointestinal Medications Practice Quiz 1

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Gastrointestinal Medications.

Guidelines

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
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Gastrointestinal Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications Practice Quiz 1

1 / 10

A patient with Chron's disease is receiving an infusion therapy of Infliximab (Remicade). Which of the following should the nurse do while the patient is on this medication?

Monitoring liver function test prior the infusion.

Monitoring the vomiting episodes.

Monitoring the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

Monitoring urine output and orientation.

2 / 10

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. All of which are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?

Docusate Sodium (Colace).

Methylcellulose (Citrucel).

Polycarbophil (Fibercon).

Psyllium (Metamucil).

3 / 10

A nurse is giving medicine instructions to a client with hemorrhoids who is receiving a Mineral oil. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a further teaching?

I can take it at least 2 hours before bedtime

It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin E that I am taking

I can use mineral oil liquid for an extended period to prevent further damage

4 / 10

What is the priority nursing intervention for a client receiving an antiemetic?

Monitor intake and output.

Keep items far away from the bed.

Give the client privacy by letting him walking around the room.

Keep bed in low position with side rails up.

5 / 10

A client has been prescribed with Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the following symptoms would prompt the nurse that the medication is having its therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted?

Negative abdominal pain.

An absence of constipation.

An absence of diarrhea.

Reduction of excess fat in feces.

6 / 10

A client is receiving Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following assessment finding will concern the nurse most?

Drowsiness.

Decreased urine output.

Urine discoloration.

Vomiting.

7 / 10

Tincture of opium is given to a patient who is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the following is true regarding this medication?

Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.

Opium tincture can be used with medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine.

It can be diluted with 15-30 ml of water.

It increases intestinal motility and peristalsis.

8 / 10

A client has been prescribed with Sucralfate (Carafate) for the treatment of gastric ulcer. The nurse instruct the client that this medication is taken?

1 hour before meals.

1 hour after meals.

At the same time with an antacid.

Lunch time.

9 / 10

A client with a history of chest pain is admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a nurse, which of the following medicines will you least expect to be a part of the medical management?

Alosetron (Lotronex).

Tegaserod (Zelnorm).

Lubiprostone (Amitiza).

Loperamide (Immodium).

10 / 10

A nurse is giving a nothing per orem instructions to a malnourished client with diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain episodes which is about to receive a Total Parenteral Nutrition. Which statement made by the nurse is the most appropriate?

It will help in your weight loss

It can assure you that you feel better after receiving TPN

It will decrease your diarrhea and your bowel can rest

It will give you less time in the hospital

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Q.1 A patient with Chron’s disease is receiving an infusion therapy of Infliximab (Remicade). Which of the following should the nurse do while the patient is on this medication?

A. Monitoring liver function test prior the infusion.

B. Monitoring the vomiting episodes.

C. Monitoring the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

D. Monitoring urine output and orientation.

View Answer

Q.2 A client has been prescribed with Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the following symptoms would prompt the nurse that the medication is having its therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted?

A. Negative abdominal pain.

B. An absence of constipation.

C. An absence of diarrhea.

D. Reduction of excess fat in feces.

View Answer

Q.3 A nurse is giving a nothing per orem instructions to a malnourished client with diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain episodes which is about to receive a Total Parenteral Nutrition. Which statement made by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A. It will help in your weight loss

B. It can assure you that you feel better after receiving TPN

C. It will decrease your diarrhea and your bowel can rest

D. It will give you less time in the hospital

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Q.4 A client is receiving Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following assessment finding will concern the nurse most?

A. Drowsiness.

B. Decreased urine output.

C. Urine discoloration.

D. Vomiting.

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Q.5 A client has been prescribed with Sucralfate (Carafate) for the treatment of gastric ulcer. The nurse instruct the client that this medication is taken?

A. 1 hour before meals.

B. 1 hour after meals.

C. At the same time with an antacid.

D. Lunch time.

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Q.6 Tincture of opium is given to a patient who is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the following is true regarding this medication?

A. Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.

B. Opium tincture can be used with medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine.

C. It can be diluted with 15-30 ml of water.

D. It increases intestinal motility and peristalsis.

View Answer

Q.7 A nurse is giving medicine instructions to a client with hemorrhoids who is receiving a Mineral oil. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a further teaching?

A. I can take it at least 2 hours before bedtime

B. It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin E that I am taking

C. It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin E that I am taking

D. I can use mineral oil liquid for an extended period to prevent further damage

View Answer

Q.8 A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. All of which are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?

A. Docusate Sodium (Colace).

B. Methylcellulose (Citrucel).

C. Polycarbophil (Fibercon).

D. Psyllium (Metamucil).

View Answer

Q.9 A client with a history of chest pain is admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a nurse, which of the following medicines will you least expect to be a part of the medical management?

A. Alosetron (Lotronex).

B. Tegaserod (Zelnorm).

C. Lubiprostone (Amitiza).

D. Loperamide (Immodium).

View Answer

Q.10 What is the priority nursing intervention for a client receiving an antiemetic?

A. Monitor intake and output.

B. Keep items far away from the bed.

C. Give the client privacy by letting him walking around the room.

D. Keep bed in low position with side rails up.

View Answer

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Topics

Guidelines

Q.1 A patient with Chron’s disease is receiving an infusion therapy of Infliximab (Remicade). Which of the following should the nurse do while the patient is on this medication?

Q.2 A client has been prescribed with Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the following symptoms would prompt the nurse that the medication is having its therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted?

Q.3 A nurse is giving a nothing per orem instructions to a malnourished client with diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain episodes which is about to receive a Total Parenteral Nutrition. Which statement made by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Q.4 A client is receiving Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following assessment finding will concern the nurse most?

Q.5 A client has been prescribed with Sucralfate (Carafate) for the treatment of gastric ulcer. The nurse instruct the client that this medication is taken?

Q.6 Tincture of opium is given to a patient who is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the following is true regarding this medication?

Q.7 A nurse is giving medicine instructions to a client with hemorrhoids who is receiving a Mineral oil. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a further teaching?

Q.8 A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative as part of the home medications. All of which are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?

Q.9 A client with a history of chest pain is admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a nurse, which of the following medicines will you least expect to be a part of the medical management?

Q.10 What is the priority nursing intervention for a client receiving an antiemetic?

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