Gastrointestinal medications
Gastrointestinal medications ( 8 Questions)
A client is prescribed an antidiarrheal medication. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct. Antidiarrheal medications can cause constipation as an adverse effect.These medications slow down the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to a delay in bowel movements and the potential for constipation.
Incorrect. Urinary retention is not a common adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications. Instead, urinary retention is associated with medications such as anticholinergics or opioids.
Incorrect. Hypertension is not a typical adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications.
Incorrect. Diuresis, which refers to increased urine production, is not associated with antidiarrheal medications. Diuresis is more commonly associated with diuretic medications.
A) Correct. Antidiarrheal medications can cause constipation as an adverse effect.These medications slow down the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to a delay in bowel movements and the potential for constipation.
B) Incorrect. Urinary retention is not a common adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications. Instead, urinary retention is associated with medications such as anticholinergics or opioids.
C ) Incorrect. Hypertension is not a typical adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications.
D) Incorrect. Diuresis, which refers to increased urine production, is not associated with antidiarrheal medications. Diuresis is more commonly associated with diuretic medications.