A Client Demonstrates an Understanding of the Mechanism of Action

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client demonstrates an understanding of the mechanism of action for loperamide (Imodium) by stating that it leads to which of the following?

• A) An increase in intestinal excretion of water
• B) An increase in intestinal motility
• C) A decrease in peristalsis in the intestinal wall
• D) A decrease in the reabsorption of water in the bowel

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Definitions:

Examination Position

A specific stance or posture a patient is asked to take during a medical examination to allow for better accessibility or visibility.

Knee-Chest Position

A body position used in medical examination or treatment where the patient kneels and then brings the chest down towards the examination table.

Access Drape

A specialized sterile cloth used in surgery to allow access to the surgical site while maintaining a sterile field around the area.

Colorectal Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine, and can involve either benign polyps becoming cancerous over time or malignant tumors forming.