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Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety

M. Linda Workman; Linda A. LaCharity

Chapter 24

Drug Therapy with Nutritional Supplements - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:58

Problem 1

Which vitamin supplement can prevent some types of blindness?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K

Courtney Burson
Courtney Burson
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Problem 2

What is the most common side effect of enteral feeding supplements?
A. Muscle aches
B. Constipation
C. Diarrhea
D. Nausea

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Problem 3

What must be done before beginning the first enteral supplementation through a feeding tube?
A. Check for residual.
B. Inject air while listening with a stethoscope.
C. Flush the tube to prevent clogging.
D. Get an x-ray to check placement.

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01:10

Problem 4

Which teaching point about vitamin and mineral supplements is accurate?
A. Do not take more than one supplement unless instructed to do so by the prescriber.
B. Vitamin and mineral supplements are always given in separate pills.
C. Children often need additional calcium supplements to grow strong bones.
D. Fat-soluble vitamins must be taken every day.

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Christina Sorrentino
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Problem 5

What precaution must be taken for children who are prescribed chewable vitamin and mineral supplements?
A. Give the supplement in the evening before bedtime.
B. Keep the supplements out of the reach of children.
C. Teach parents to administer two supplements when the child is ill.
D. If the child will not take the supplement, tell him or her that it is candy.

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01:29

Problem 6

Which vitamins and minerals are essential for bone health? (Select all that apply.)
A. Calcium
B. Vitamin K
C. Phosphorus
D. Vitamin D
E. Folic acid
F. Potassium

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Joanna Quigley
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Problem 7

The patient is receiving an enteral nutritional supplement. For which major side effect should you monitor?
A. Upset stomach
B. Constipation
C. Diarrhea
D. Unpleasant taste

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Problem 8

What priority action must be taken after a patient is administered an intermittent enteral nutritional supplement through a feeding tube?
A. Check the patient's gag reflex.
B. Assess the feeding tube for correct placement.
C. Double check the feeding rate with another nurse.
D. Flush the feeding tube to prevent clogging.

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Problem 9

Which important teaching point will be included when teaching a patient about iron supplements?
A. This mineral may cause stools to appear black.
B. This mineral is essential for strong teeth.
C. This mineral is found mostly in dairy products.
D. This mineral should always be taken on an empty stomach.

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03:02

Problem 10

Which vitamin must you caution a woman who plans to become pregnant to avoid taking in excess?
A. Vitamin E
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin B
D. Vitamin A

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Shiksha Dutta
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Problem 11

The patient receiving an enteral nutritional supplement has $500 \mathrm{~mL}$ hanging to infuse over 4 hours. At how many mL/hr should the feeding pump be set? $\mathrm{mL} / \mathrm{hr}$

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