The nurse is teaching a client about medications that can be taken to treat the diarrhea that often accompanies chemotherapy. Which medications would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)
2. Psyllium (Metamucil)
3. Atropine (Lomotil)
4. Loperamide (Imodium)
5. Bismuth salts (Pepto Bismol)
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: This medication is used to treat constipation, not diarrhea.
Rationale 2: This medication is used to treat constipation, not diarrhea.
Rationale 3: This medication can be used to stop or decrease diarrhea.
Rationale 4: This medication can be used to stop or decrease diarrhea.
Rationale 5: This medication can be used to stop or decrease diarrhea.
Global Rationale: Patients may require a medication such as diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil), loperamide (Imodium), or bismuth salts (Pepto Bismol) to stop or decrease diarrhea.
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