NSG5240 Week 7 Quiz | Questions and
Answers | 2026 Updates | 100% correct
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A patient takes nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis. What can the
provider prescribe to prevent ulcers? - ANSWER- -Proton pump inhibitors
A patient takes orlistat, warfarin], and levothyroxine What action will the provider take based on
this medication history? - ANSWER- -Instruct the patient to take the levothyroxine at least 4
hours before taking the orlistat.
Which of the following is the most appropriate drug for a patient with acute diarrhea? -
ANSWER- -Loperamide
A patient with heart failure is started on an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following side effects
should the nurse monitor for in the initial phase of treatment? - ANSWER- -Hypotension
A patient uses St. John's wort in addition to regular prescription drugs. Which effect of this
dietary supplement would most concern the provider? - ANSWER- -Its tendency to accelerate
the metabolism of some drugs.
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease takes ranitidine and sucralfate. The patient
reports that discomfort is usually controlled but that symptoms occasionally flare up. What
action will the provider take to address the patient's concern? - ANSWER- -Discuss testing for
H. pylori and an antibiotic.
Answers | 2026 Updates | 100% correct
| South College
A patient takes nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis. What can the
provider prescribe to prevent ulcers? - ANSWER- -Proton pump inhibitors
A patient takes orlistat, warfarin], and levothyroxine What action will the provider take based on
this medication history? - ANSWER- -Instruct the patient to take the levothyroxine at least 4
hours before taking the orlistat.
Which of the following is the most appropriate drug for a patient with acute diarrhea? -
ANSWER- -Loperamide
A patient with heart failure is started on an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following side effects
should the nurse monitor for in the initial phase of treatment? - ANSWER- -Hypotension
A patient uses St. John's wort in addition to regular prescription drugs. Which effect of this
dietary supplement would most concern the provider? - ANSWER- -Its tendency to accelerate
the metabolism of some drugs.
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease takes ranitidine and sucralfate. The patient
reports that discomfort is usually controlled but that symptoms occasionally flare up. What
action will the provider take to address the patient's concern? - ANSWER- -Discuss testing for
H. pylori and an antibiotic.
