Flash. GI Ammonium detox

Which medication is often used to reduce the absorption of ammonia from the intestines in patients with hepatic encephalopathy?

What common gastrointestinal side effect might a patient experience after starting lactulose?

Apart from diarrhea, which other gastrointestinal disturbance can lactulose cause?

Why should lactulose be used with caution in patients with diabetes?

Which rare but serious side effect should be considered in patients taking ammonium detoxicants like neomycin for prolonged periods?

How should a nurse educate a patient to take lactulose in relation to meals?

Before initiating therapy with lactulose, what is an essential aspect to assess in a patient's history?

When monitoring a patient on lactulose therapy for hepatic encephalopathy, what clinical improvement indicates the medication's effectiveness?

What should a nurse monitor for a patient taking rifaximin, another ammonium detoxicant?

In addition to therapeutic effectiveness, what should a nurse regularly monitor in a patient undergoing treatment with ammonium detoxicants?