A patient who is taking diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) to treat diarrhea asks the nurse why it contains atropine. The nurse will explain that atropine is added to  

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking omeprazole (Prevacid) 20 mg per day for 4 to 8 weeks to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease esophagitis. The nurse learns that the patient takes digoxin. The nurse will contact the provider for orders to

A patient reports experiencing flatulence and abdominal distension to the nurse. Which over-the-counter medication will the nurse recommend?  

A patient who recently began having mild symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is reluctant to take medication. What non-pharmacological measures will the nurse recommend to minimize this patient’s symptoms? (Select all that apply. Choose only three answers). 

A patient who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder will begin taking venlafaxine (Effexor). The nurse who performs a medication and dietary history will be concerned about ingestion of which substance or drug?  

A patient who has been diagnosed with major depression disorder has been ordered to take doxepin (Sinequan). The nurse will contact the provider if the patient’s medical history reveals a history of which condition?

The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat acute muscle spasms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?  

A patient arrives in the emergency department with dehydration. The patient reports taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) to treat schizophrenia. The nurse notes rigid muscles and an altered mental status. The patient has a temperature of 103.6° F, a heart rate of 98 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 90/58 mm Hg. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?

What type of hypothetical syllogism is the following? If talent scouts attended the music festival, then the music festival was a success. The music festival was a success. So talent scouts attended the music festival.

What type of hypothetical syllogism is the following? If this butterfly’s wings had not dried properly, then it would not be able to fly. But it is able to fly. So this butterfly’s wings dried properly.