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Gastrointestinal Medications practice questions
verified answers /revised/24/25
1. The nurse explaining the actions of a stool softener should include which of the
following?
Select all that apply.
a) It causes irritation to the mucosa of the bowel, which stimulates peristalsis
b) It absorbs water, adding size to the fecal mass to stimulate defecation
c) It eliminates the need for straining
d) It lubricates the stool and the mucosa of the colon
e) It causes more water and fat to be absorbed into the stools: c) It eliminates the need for
straining
e) It causes more water and fat to be absorbed into the stools
2. The nurse would not expect to find an order for which of the following medications
on the chart of a client with acute pancreatitis?
a) Dicyclomine (Bentyl)
b) Meperidine (Demerol)
c) Insulin
d) Cimetidine (Tagamet): c) Insulin
Feedback/Rationale:
The client with acute pancreatitis might need several medications to get the disorder under control and
assist the pancreas to return to normal functioning.
3. The client has had intractable diarrhea for 2 weeks. The nurse would expect to administer
which of the following types of drug for the treatment of this condition?
a) Cathartics
