Which drug classification, if overused, may result in lazy bowel syndrome?
A. laxatives
B. antidiarrheals
C. digestants
D. antacids
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
The nurse is assessing the newborn and discovers a yellowing of the skin. This jaundice appeared at birth and is considered:
a. within normal limits. b. pathological. c. a result of iron deficiency. d. indicating possible hepatitis.
A registered nurse is orientating a group of nursing assistants at a large long-term care facility. A high percentage of residents have some form of hearing impairment, so the nurse is teaching appropriate communication strategies to the assistants
The nurse should teach these staff members to: A) Use writing as the primary communication strategy with residents who are hearing impaired. B) Avoid interactions that cannot be communicated using gestures. C) Use simple concepts, simple vocabulary, and monosyllables whenever possible. D) Pause more frequently than usual when speaking to the individual.
Which action(s) will the nurse take when caring for a patient with heart failure? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer diuretics at bedtime. b. Assess electrolyte levels. c. Report daily weight fluctuations. d. Encourage sodium intake. e. Maintain skin hygiene.
Why should a patient currently experiencing thromboembolisms be given warfarin?
A. To bind calcium ions so that the coagulation scheme is interrupted B. To dissolve the preformed clot C. To prevent secondary thromboembolic complications D. To increase the production of several Vitamin K dependent clotting factors