A Patient Who Is Taking Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil)to Treat

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) to treat diarrhea asks the nurse why it contains atropine.The nurse will explain that atropine is added to

• A) decrease abdominal cramping.
• B) increase intestinal motility.
• C) minimize nausea and vomiting.
• D) provide analgesia.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theorists

Scholars and clinicians who focus on the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.

Unconscious Dynamics

The processes and interactions within the unconscious mind that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, often explored in psychoanalytic theory.

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A concept in psychology that suggests individual behavior, personal factors, and the environment all influence each other.

Nonshared Environment

The unique aspects of the environment that individuals experience differently, even within the same family, contributing to differences in their development and personality.