Constipation management Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The management plan for Karen Floyd, a 45-year-old female with IBS, includes; • Lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, stress reduction, and adequate sleep • Dietary changes such as a fiber-rich and low FODMAP diet, and adequate hydration • Medication such as antispasmodics, probiotics, and psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy or gut-directed hypnotherapy. • Regular follow-up appointments are important to monitor progress and adjust the treatment p...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

Hesi Exit Exam | A++++++Questions and Answers | Latest 2023/2024 1. The healthcare provider prescribes potassium chloride 25 mEq in 500 ml D_5W to infuse over 6 hours. The available 20 ml vial of potassium chloride is labeled, "10 mEq/5ml." how many ml of potassium chloride should the nurse add the IV fluid? (Enter numeric value only. If is rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) ~ Answer: 12.5  Rationale: Using the formula D / H X Q: 25 mEq / 10 mEq x 5ml= 12.5ml ...

Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Chapter 02: Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions Chapter 03: Drug Action Across the Life Span Chapter 04: The Nur sing Process and Pharmacology Chapter 05: Patient Education to Promote Health Chapter 06: Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety Chapter 07: Percutaneous Administration Chapter 08: Enteral Administration Chapter 09: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of parenteral Medicat...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 A questions and answers 2023 A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is postoperative. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Report purulent drainage to the provider A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Upon monitoring the client, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Red macular rash A nurse is contributing ...

NR 601 Midterm Exam Questions And Answers 2023/24 Update NR 601 Midterm A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client? After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the treatment focuses on: The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a urinary tract infection A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable...

The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old female patient brought into the emergency room by her family with complaints of fever over the past 3 days. The patients temp 103.6, HR 128, & RR 28, BP 88.60, what would you expect? Decreased absolute neutrophil count (ANC) Cancer management requires a collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary team. Determining the plan after diagnosis is which collaborative intervention? Developing a treatment plan An outdoor construction worker with pr...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...