NCLEX-RN
Gastrointestinal NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with peritonitis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the primary health care provider (PHCP) will prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic, is used to treat bacterial peritonitis. Pantoprazole reduces acid, lactulose treats hepatic encephalopathy, and loperamide slows motility, none of which address peritonitis directly.
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Question 5 of 5
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