NU 641 Midterm Exam | Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026
Save
Terms in this set (49)
Non-pharmacologic treatment of 5-6 small meals a day can reduce fluctuations in
PUD gastric pH
Smoking delays recovery
Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs; aspirin ok if taking low
dose for CV disease
Avoid alcohol of patient notices a difference
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Fractures
(Omeprazole, GERD and ulcers) Pneumonia
Acid rebound
Possible C. diff
Hypomagnesium (esp. in loop diuretics)
Diet and drugs in treating Osmotic laxatives- MiraLAX with electrolytes, can
constipation in a CF child add senna and Bisacodyl
Increase fiber: whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.
Low fat diet
How to mask the taste of castor oil Stimulant laxative that quickly acts 2-6 hours
Do not take at bedtime
Chill it and mix with fruit juice
, Magnesium preparations for Osmotic laxative
constipation and how to use them Magnesium salts (Magnesium hydroxide,
magnesium citrate, milk of magnesium
High dose is used for procedures or ingested
poison or dead parasites after anthelmintic therapy
Low dose 6-12 hours semifluid stools
What happens when oral drugs for Bowel movement may be absent for several days.
constipation are acutely stopped Once a day bowel habit may not be normal, stool
quality is more important that frequency or quantity
What does senna do to the urine Harmless yellow-brown or pink color to the urine
When is lactulose used as a laxative Reserved for patients who do not respond
adequately to bulk forming agents
Use of bulk laxatives (e.g. psyllium) Produce soft formed stool 1-3 days
and what to do if ineffective Temporary treatment of constipation, diverticulitis,
and IBS
Sympathetic relief of diarrhea
Reduce discomfort and incidence for patients with
ostomy or colostomy
Common topical anesthetics and Caines: lidocaine, bupivacaine
why a vasoconstrictor is added Usually added with epinephrine
Decreases local blood flow and delays systemic
absorption which prolongs anesthesia and reduces
risk for toxicity
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026
Save
Terms in this set (49)
Non-pharmacologic treatment of 5-6 small meals a day can reduce fluctuations in
PUD gastric pH
Smoking delays recovery
Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs; aspirin ok if taking low
dose for CV disease
Avoid alcohol of patient notices a difference
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Fractures
(Omeprazole, GERD and ulcers) Pneumonia
Acid rebound
Possible C. diff
Hypomagnesium (esp. in loop diuretics)
Diet and drugs in treating Osmotic laxatives- MiraLAX with electrolytes, can
constipation in a CF child add senna and Bisacodyl
Increase fiber: whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.
Low fat diet
How to mask the taste of castor oil Stimulant laxative that quickly acts 2-6 hours
Do not take at bedtime
Chill it and mix with fruit juice
, Magnesium preparations for Osmotic laxative
constipation and how to use them Magnesium salts (Magnesium hydroxide,
magnesium citrate, milk of magnesium
High dose is used for procedures or ingested
poison or dead parasites after anthelmintic therapy
Low dose 6-12 hours semifluid stools
What happens when oral drugs for Bowel movement may be absent for several days.
constipation are acutely stopped Once a day bowel habit may not be normal, stool
quality is more important that frequency or quantity
What does senna do to the urine Harmless yellow-brown or pink color to the urine
When is lactulose used as a laxative Reserved for patients who do not respond
adequately to bulk forming agents
Use of bulk laxatives (e.g. psyllium) Produce soft formed stool 1-3 days
and what to do if ineffective Temporary treatment of constipation, diverticulitis,
and IBS
Sympathetic relief of diarrhea
Reduce discomfort and incidence for patients with
ostomy or colostomy
Common topical anesthetics and Caines: lidocaine, bupivacaine
why a vasoconstrictor is added Usually added with epinephrine
Decreases local blood flow and delays systemic
absorption which prolongs anesthesia and reduces
risk for toxicity
