Lactulose Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

Macronutrients - Answer- carbohydrates, lipids, proteins & water Main function & caloric intake of Carbohydrates - Answer- energy, 4 Kilocalories, 50-60% of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Lipids - Answer- storage of energy; 9Kcal; less than 30 % of daily caloric intake Main function & caloric intake of Protein - Answer- structure; 4Kcal; or 15-25% of daily caloric intake 3 main catagories of carbohydrates - Answer- monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharid...

The nurse should teach the client to discard any regular insulin that appears cloudy, as regular insulin should be clear. NPH insulin has a cloudy appearance. The nurse should teach the client to inject air into the NPH vial first. The nurse should teach the client to draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first. Nystatin oral suspension should be stored at room temperature. The action of nystatin is local, and it is not absorbed through intact skin or mucous membranes. There is no reaso...

2022-2023 RN MEDICAL SURGICAL ATI EXAM/MEDICAL SURGICAL ATI EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A | BRAND NEW!! Which of the following is an adverse effect of lactulose? A. Hypokalemia B. Hypercalcemia C. Gastrointestinal bleeding D. Confusion -ANS- A. Hypokalemia A client has emphysema is receiving mechanical ventilation and appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtai...

2023 RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice GRADED A LATEST MAY UPDATE a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? - hypokalemia a nurse is caring for a client who h

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A | Galen QUESTION Given to decrease ammonia levels. Causes belching, n/v and diarrhea. Answer: Lactulose QUESTION Keeps clots from forming (prevents DVT) - rapid acting, given IV or subq, bleeding precautions Answer: Heparin QUESTION Throbolytics that's used for MI, ischemic stroke and pulmonary emboli, IV or IV bolus within 26 hours...

NURS 180 PHARM MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE WEEK 5.Week 1 Lecture Book CH. 1-10 ATI Book CH. 1-6 *Prep Work Packet Terms Week 2 Lecture Book CH. 13, 14, 42, 43, 46, 47 ATI Book CH. 28, 29, 39, 40 CH. 28 Peptic Ulcer Disease *Antibiotics (regarding H. Pylori) 1. continue till done --- because you feel better don’t stop 2. 2-3 ATB for 14 days. *Histamine2-Receptor Antagonists (Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Famotidine) 1. cimetidine – gynecomastia, decrease libido, 2. it promotes bacterial c...

Question:- Meningitis and infants {{Correct Ans- Alterations in temperature, vomiting seizures and nuchal rigidity Question:- Heart Failure what action should the nurse initially take {{Correct Ans- Breath sounds Question:- EMTALA states that {{Correct Ans- Clients should be stable before they can be discharged. Prohibits refusing to care for clients who are uninsured. Question:- How to prevent vasovagal response {{Correct Ans- Avoid bearing down, use an arm reacher to grab items, avoid ...

FNP 571 Final Exam 2023/24- University of Texas, Arlington All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT? 1. 1) Liraglutide (Saxendra) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist 2. 2) Injection of insulin promotes weight loss 3. 3) Contrave (Naltrexone/bupropion extended release) is a weight loss drug 4. 4) Phentermine hydrochloride (Adipex-P, Lomaira) can be prescribed for up to 12 weeks 2. Macy is a 45-year-old female with IBD and is in to see the APRN for a current exacerbation. All of the fo...