A Patient Who Has IBS Has Been Taking Dicyclomine and Reports

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who has IBS has been taking dicyclomine and reports decreased pain and diarrhea but is now having occasional constipation.The primary care NP should recommend:

• A) beginning treatment with an SSRI.
• B) beginning therapy with a TCA.
• C) over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives as needed when constipated.
• D) increasing the amounts of raw fruits and vegetables in the diet.

Identify the characteristics and purposes of managed care programs.

Understand the concept of plan vesting and its implications for employees.

Recognize the tax implications of deferred compensation under ERISA.

Understand the IRS's role in the qualification and regulation of retirement plans.

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Definitions:

Underdetected

Referring to conditions, events, or actions that are not discovered or recognized as frequently as they actually occur, often due to limitations in observation or reporting systems.

Underprosecuted

Referring to crimes or offenses that are not pursued or punished to the full extent of the law, often due to limitations in resources, evidence, or political will.

Underconvicted

A term referring to individuals who are convicted of lesser charges than their actions may have warranted, often due to plea deals or insufficient evidence.

Socially Constructed

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