A Patient Asks the Nurse About the Difference Between Diphenoxylate

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient asks the nurse about the difference between diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) and the over-the-counter drug loperamide (Imodium) . Which response by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Lomotil acts faster than Imodium."
• B) "Imodium does not cause physical dependence."
• C) "Lomotil is available in suppository form."
• D) "Imodium is a natural antidiarrheal drug."