NCLEX-RN · Question #309
The physician has prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan). When assessing the client, the nurse would expect to find which of the following responses?
The correct answer is B. Increase in peristalsis. (A) Metoclopramide does not stimulate gastric secretions. (B) This response is expected with metoclopramide, in addition to increasing gastric emptying. (C) Disorientation is a symptom of metoclopramide overdose. The drug should be discontinued. (D) Drowsiness is a symptom of…
Question
The physician has prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan). When assessing the client, the nurse would expect to find which of the following responses?
Options
- AIncrease in gastric secretions
- BIncrease in peristalsis
- CDisorientation
- DDrowsiness
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A4% (1)
- B92% (24)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
(A) Metoclopramide does not stimulate gastric secretions. (B) This response is expected with metoclopramide, in addition to increasing gastric emptying. (C) Disorientation is a symptom of metoclopramide overdose. The drug should be discontinued. (D) Drowsiness is a symptom of metoclopramide overdose and the drug should be discontinued.
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