ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg U13 Exam Questions
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A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, frequent bloody diarrhea, and signs of dehydration. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering during this exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?
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Rationale: Prednisone: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is used to reduce inflammation during ulcerative colitis exacerbations. Metronidazole is more for Crohn's or infections, omeprazole treats GERD or ulcers, and loperamide risks toxic megacolon.
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