HESI RN
Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the anti-ulcer gastrointestinal agent sucralfate to a patient with peptic ulcer disease. What should be included in this patient’s care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate forms a protective barrier over ulcers and should be given on an empty stomach (
B), 1 hour before meals or at bedtime, for optimal efficacy. Once-daily dosing (
A) is incorrect; it’s typically 4 times daily. Candida infection (
C) and electrolyte imbalances (
D) are not associated with sucralfate.
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