Chapter 41 Drugs that Affect the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 41  Drugs that Affect the Upper Gastrointestinal System

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following antacids may have a laxative effect and should be used cautiously in clients that have chronic diarrhea? Select all that apply:
A)
Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
B)
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
C)
Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
D)
Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
E)
Sodium bicarbonate (Bellans)

2.
Which of the following antacids may produce constipation and should be used cautiously in clients that have chronic constipation? Select all that apply:
A)
Calcium carbonate (Mylanta)
B)
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
C)
Magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
D)
Aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL)
E)
Sodium bicarbonate (Bellans)

3.
A nurse educating a client on the antacid aluminum hydroxide (ALternaGEL) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply:
A)
Alopecia
B)
Anorexia
C)
Diarrhea
D)
Tremors
E)
Bone pain

4.
A nurse educating a client on the antacid magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox) should warn the client of which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply:
A)
Tremors
B)
Anorexia
C)
Diarrhea
D)
Dehydration
E)
Hypotension

5.
A physician orders ranitidine (Zantac) 50 mg IV Q8. If ranitidine (Zantac) is available in a 25 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters will the nurse need prepare and administer to the client every eight hours?

6.
A physician orders ranitidine (Zantac) for a client. If the maximum daily IV dose of ranitidine (Zantac) is 400 mg/day and ranitidine (Zantac) is available in a 25 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters can the nurse administer to the client daily without exceeding the maximum daily dose?

Answer Key

1.
B, C, E
2.
A, D
3.
B, D, E
4.
C, D, E
5.
2 mL
6.
16 mL/day