A patient asks the nurse about using loperamide (Imodium) to treat infectious diarrhea. Which response will the nurse give?
a. "Loperamide results in many central nervous system (CNS) side effects."
b. "Loperamide has no effect on infectious diarrhea."
c. "Loperamide is taken once daily."
d. "Loperamide may prolong the symptoms."
ANS: D
Patients with infectious diarrhea should be cautioned about using loperamide since slowing transit through the intestines may prolong the exposure to the infectious agent. Loperamide causes less CNS depression than other antidiarrheals. It is taken after each loose stool.
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