Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with cystic fibrosis and reviews the admission medication prescriptions. Which medication should the nurse obtain a prescription for to be administered with every meal?
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Correct Answer:
Pancreatic enzymes.
Rationale:
🔷 Children with cystic fibrosis have thickened secretions that obstruct the pancreatic ducts, preventing the release of digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
🔷 This results in malabsorption of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, leading to steatorrhea and poor growth.
🔷 Administering pancreatic enzyme supplements (e.g., pancrelipase) with every meal and snack helps facilitate proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
🔷 These enzymes should be given before or with meals to mimic the normal release of pancreatic secretions and improve nutritional status.
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