Practice Question
Which instruction is most appropriate for a client who is prescribed pancrelipase (Cotazym)?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Take the medication with meals
Rationale:
🔹Pancrelipase is a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy that must be taken with meals to facilitate the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
🔹These enzymes help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates when natural pancreatic secretions are insufficient, as in cases of pancreatic insufficiency or cystic fibrosis.
🔹Taking the medication with meals ensures it mixes with food in the stomach and duodenum to exert its effect.
🔹Administering it at any other time significantly reduces its therapeutic benefit.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4