A client with a long history of constipation is prescribed magnesium sulfate. What aspect of the client’s current health status should the nurse address before administering the medication?

The nurse is teaching a client being discharged with a prescription for senna. The nurse should caution the client about what potential adverse effect?

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed bisacodyl for constipation. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient taking PPIs for several years is at increased risk for which complication?

Which adverse effect is most associated with long-term use of cimetidine (Tagamet)?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and has not been taking prescribed pancreatic enzymes recently. What is the primary assessment finding the nurse will see as a result of this nonadherence?

A patient taking magnesium hydroxide reports loose stools. What is the best explanation for the symptom?

The nurse administers proton pump inhibitors to several clients. Which client should the nurse monitor for increased effects of other concurrent medications?

A 12-year-old client was prescribed a proton pump inhibitor 2 years ago for the management of stress ulcers. What assessment related to the client should have priority when considering the effectiveness of the medication therapy in the future?

When mixed in appropriate amounts, each of the following mixtures can produce an effective buffer solution EXCEPT a. HCl and NaH2PO4 b. Na2HPO4 and Na3PO4. c. NaHCO3 and Na2CO3. d. NaH2PO4 and Na2HPO4. e. NaOH and NaF.