ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for sucralfate to treat a gastric ulcer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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Correct Answer: D - "I will take this medication 1 hour before meals and at bedtime."
Rationale: Sucralfate forms a protective barrier in the stomach to aid in the healing of ulcers. Taking it before meals and at bedtime ensures that the medication can work effectively by coating the stomach lining before food intake and during the night when gastric acid secretion is high. This timing optimizes the therapeutic effects of sucralfate.
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A: Taking sucralfate as needed does not provide consistent protection for the stomach lining.
B: Reducing fluid intake is not recommended with sucralfate as it may hinder the medication's effectiveness.
C: Taking sucralfate with an antacid can interfere with its absorption and should be avoided.
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