The nurse would question a prescription for alosetron (Lotronex) for a patient with a history of which health problem or problems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ulcerative colitis
b. Traveler's diarrhea
c. Intestinal obstruction
d. Diabetes
e. Diverticulitis
ANS: A, C, E
The nurse should question a prescription for patients with a history of ulcerative colitis, intestinal obstruction, and diverticulitis. Alosetron is approved only for diarrhea-predominant IBS in women.
Alosetron is not contraindicated in women with irritable bowel syndrome–diarrhea (IBS-D) who have a history of traveler's diarrhea or diabetes.
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