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Q36. Which herb is used in many cultures to provide relief of nausea associated with pregnancy?

Q46. PPIs inhibit gastric secretion of hydrochloric acid and are used to treat GERD, peptic ulcers and hypersecretory disorders. What premedication assessment should be done to help prevent a common adverse effect of these medications?

Q33. The novice nurse questions why it is important to monitor daily weights prior to administration of antiemetic medications to chemotherapy patients. Which rationale provided by the seasoned nurse best explains this action? 

Q45. A postoperative appendectomy patient has a nasogastric tube and wonders why the previous nurse told him that he was receiving an IV “ulcer-preventing” medication called cimetidine. The patient states that he has never had any stomach problems in his life. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Q19. Which example best identifies normal bowel elimination?

Q16. Which type of laxative may control diarrhea from intestine-irritating substances?

Q9. The nurse has completed multiple teaching sessions with a patient diagnosed with GERD. The patient is ready to be discharged and the nurse wants to review the teaching one more time. Which information indicates that the patient understands the teaching regarding dietary and lifestyle modifications?  (Select all that apply.)

Q13. Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with renal failure about antacid therapy for treatment of heartburn? (Select all that apply.)

Q4. The nursing student is preparing to pass medications during the clinical rotation. Which common adverse effect will the student monitor for when administering a magnesium-based antacid? 

Q18. Which condition of a patient prescribed mineral oil for the treatment of constipation would cause the nurse to question this order?