Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
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Chapter 35: Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| A. | Daily bowel movements |
| B. | Multiple soft stools daily |
| C. | Daily liquid stools |
| D. | Regular bowel elimination pattern of soft stool |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Although this may be routine for some people, it is not normal for everyone. |
| B | Although this may be routine for some people, it is not normal for everyone. |
| C | Liquid stools are not considered normal. |
| D | Normal bowel habits are stools that are soft and occur on a regular schedule of elimination for that particular patient. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 556
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Saline laxative |
| B. | Lubricant laxative |
| C. | Stimulant laxative |
| D. | Mineral oil |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Saline laxatives are not safe for a pregnant woman because of the bowel distention and possible electrolyte imbalance they may cause. |
| B | Lubricant and bulk-forming laxatives may be used in the pregnant patient because little cramping accompanies their use. |
| C | Stimulant laxatives are too harsh for a pregnant woman because they may cause cramping. |
| D | Mineral oil is not a good laxative to use on a regular basis because it can cause malabsorption of vitamins. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 560
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Patient with quadriplegia |
| B. | Patient with appendicitis |
| C. | Geriatric patient |
| D. | Patient with fractured femur |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Quadriplegic patients may generally take laxatives and stool softeners on a regular basis. |
| B | Patients who have a history of an inflammation of the GI tract, including gastritis, colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and appendicitis, should not take laxatives and should be referred to a health care provider. |
| C | Geriatric patients may generally take laxatives and stool softeners on a regular basis. |
| D | Fracture patients may generally take laxatives and stool softeners on a regular basis. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 560
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Emollient |
| B. | Stimulant |
| C. | Fecal softener |
| D. | Bulk-forming |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Emollient laxatives reduce muscle tone and decrease peristalsis over time. |
| B | Stimulant laxatives can cause cramping and should not be used on a regular basis. |
| C | Fecal softeners are not laxatives. |
| D | Bulk-forming laxatives are considered the safest laxative for routine use. Bulk-forming laxatives cause water to be retained within the stool, which increases bulk, and stimulates peristalsis. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 560
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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