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CGRN GI/Endoscopy Practice Exam

Category - Gastrointestinal

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Mr. Seuss, a music teacher, is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and pancrelipase (Lipancreatin) is prescribed. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to this client about the administration of this medication?
  1. “Take the drug with meals.”
  2. “Take the drug with a large glass of milk.”
  3. “Take the drug between meals.”
  4. “Take the drug after it is crushed and mixed with ice cream.”
Explanation
Answer - A - Pancrelipase (Lipancreatin) aids in the digestion of starches and fats and should be taken with meals. It should not be crushed since hydrochloric acid destroys the drug and it should not be mixed with alkaline foods (milk, ice cream).
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