ATI RN
ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients who have peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should recognize that misoprostol is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Misoprostol is contraindicated for a client who might be pregnant because it can cause uterine contractions, leading to miscarriage or preterm labor. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analogue commonly used to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers in clients who are receiving long-term NSAID therapy (
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A), to promote ulcer healing, and to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in clients with peptic ulcers. Misoprostol is not contraindicated for clients with gastrointestinal bleeds (
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C) as it can help reduce the risk of further bleeding. Additionally, misoprostol may actually be beneficial for a client experiencing diarrhea (
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D) as it can help reduce gastric acid secretion and promote healing of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
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