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words indicate a negative event query and ask you to select the options that are
incorrect statements. Think about the therapeutic effect, adverse effects, and
potential medication interactions to direct you to the correct options.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Gastrointestinal Medications: Histamine (H )-
2
receptor antagonists
Health Problem: Adult Health: Gastrointestinal: Upper GI disorders
Priority Concepts: Client Education; Safety
Reference: Hodgson, Kizior (2018), pp. 244-245.

565. Answer: 3

Rationale: Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant used to lower the cholesterol
level, and client compliance is a problem because of its taste and palatability. The use
of flavored products or fruit juices can improve the taste. Some side effects of bile
acid sequestrants include constipation and decreased vitamin absorption.
Test-Taking Strategy: Note the strategic words, need for further instruction. These
words indicate a negative event query and ask you to select an option that is an
incorrect statement. Note the closed-ended word “only” in the correct option.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Gastrointestinal Medications: Bile acid sequestrants
Health Problem: Adult Health: Gastrointestinal: GI Accessory organs
Priority Concepts: Client Education; Safety
Reference: Lewis et al. (2017), p. 711.

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