A nurse is giving a client prescribed Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox) a magnesium-based antacid for heartburn. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for with this type of antacid?

What is Jack’s occupation?

What do people call the man who lives with Louisa and takes the children to her house?

A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for prn IV metoclopramide (Reglan), a Dopamine antagonist/prokinetic agent. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve the nausea. Which explanations should the nurse provide?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a peptic ulcer who has a new prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), a pepsin inhibitor. How should the nurse administer this medication for the best results?

The nurse administers prednisone for a patient who is diagnosed with progressive COPD. The nurse explains to the patient that prednisone, a glucocorticoid, will help the patient to feel better. What is the intended effect of prednisone?

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid) a thyroid replacement medication. If the dosage is too high the client may report signs and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the dose is too high? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse working a General Medical/Surgical floor has a team of patients, each has a prescription for a bulk-forming laxative, Psyllium. In which patient would this prescription be contraindicated?

A patient is being prepared for a colonoscopy and requires a laxative that will evacuate all of the colon contents. The nurse would expect which laxative to be used as preparation for this procedure?

A client has a list of herbal supplements that are available to take at any time. Which supplement would be the most effective to relieve nausea?