Gastrointestinal Medications

A client with Crohn’s disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment?

A client has an as needed prescription for loperamide hydrochloride. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication?

A client has an as-needed prescription for ondansetron. For which condition(s) should the nurse administer this medication?

A client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase. The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?

An older client recently has been taking cimetidine. The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?

A client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate 1 gram by mouth 4 times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times?

A client who uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been taking misoprostol. The nurse determines that the misoprostol is having the intended therapeutic effect if which finding is noted?

A client has been taking omeprazole for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom?

A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?

A client has a new prescription for metoclopramide. On review of the chart, the nurse identifies that this medication can be safely administered with which condition?

The nurse determines the client needs further instruction on cimetidine if which statements were made? Select all that apply.

1. “I will take the cimetidine with my meals.”
2. “I’ll know the medication is working if my diarrhea stops.”
3. “My episodes of heartburn will decrease if the medication is effective.”
4. “Taking the cimetidine with an antacid will increase its effectiveness.”
5. “I will notify my primary health care provider if I become depressed or anxious.”
6. “Some of my blood levels will need to be monitored closely since I also take warfarin for atrial fibrillation.”

The nurse has given instructions to a client who has just been prescribed cholestyramine. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?