Gastrointestinal System

Promethazine (Phenergan) is an antiemetic with the risk of adverse effect: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The nurse would recognize this with what symptoms?

Student nurse is being taught about giving activated charcoal to a pt who ingested toxic substance. What should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply

Nurse is administering Lorazepam (Ativan) to reduce anxiety related to anticipation of nausea & vomiting. What drug should be on hand in case of an overdose or adverse effect?

Pt is scheduling for colonoscopy. Nurse would expect to see what Rx in the patient chart for prep?

Bulk-forming laxatives are the safest with only rare side effects?

Pt receiving Rx for scopolamine patch for motion sickness on a cruise ship. The nurse should teach what potential side effects?

Nurse is administering Ondansetron (Zofran) for prophylactic post-op nausea & vomiting. Select all of possible adverse effects the nurse should monitor for.

Docusate sodium (colace) is often given with opioid administration to prevent constipation or post-op when pt needs to avoid straining?

Nurse working with pt who has history of eating disorder and addictive personality traits. Nurse should question which Rx given to pt for chronic constipation?

Which statement by the patient would require further treatment when talking about his Sucralfate Rx?

A patient taking seizure medications for epilepsy develops peptic ulcers. Which antiulcer drug should be avoided due to interactions with seizure meds?