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Practice Questions For Erceflora (Bacillus Clausii) Drug Study

Erceflora (Bacillus clausii) is primarily used for restoring gut flora and managing diarrhea. Key nursing interventions include shaking the vial before use and avoiding mixing it with hot liquids to preserve its effectiveness. Contraindications include a history of allergy to Bacillus clausii, and it should be taken at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics to prevent inactivation of the probiotic.

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Practice Questions For Erceflora (Bacillus Clausii) Drug Study

Erceflora (Bacillus clausii) is primarily used for restoring gut flora and managing diarrhea. Key nursing interventions include shaking the vial before use and avoiding mixing it with hot liquids to preserve its effectiveness. Contraindications include a history of allergy to Bacillus clausii, and it should be taken at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics to prevent inactivation of the probiotic.

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Practice Questions for Erceflora (Bacillus clausii) Drug Study

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

1.​ What is the primary use of Erceflora (Bacillus clausii)?​


A. Treatment of bacterial infections​
B. Prevention of constipation​
C. Restoration of gut flora and management of diarrhea​
D. Management of acid reflux​

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Answer: C. Restoration of gut flora and management of diarrhea​

2.​ Which of the following is a correct nursing intervention when administering


Erceflora?​
A. Mix the contents with hot water before administration​
B. Shake the vial well before use​
C. Administer it via intravenous (IV) route​
D. Give it with antibiotics at the same time​

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Answer: B. Shake the vial well before use​

3.​ Which of the following is a contraindication for Erceflora?​


A. Patients with mild diarrhea​
B. Patients on oral rehydration therapy​
C. Patients with a history of allergy to Bacillus clausii​
D. Patients suffering from indigestion​

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Answer: C. Patients with a history of allergy to Bacillus clausii​

4.​ Why should Erceflora be taken at least 2 hours apart from antibiotics?​
A. To prevent the antibiotic from inactivating the probiotic​
B. To enhance the effect of both medications​
C. To increase the absorption rate of the antibiotic​
D. Because Erceflora reduces antibiotic resistance​

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Answer: A. To prevent the antibiotic from inactivating the probiotic​

5.​ Which of the following is a serious but rare adverse effect of Erceflora?​
A. Mild bloating​
B. Nausea​
C. Severe allergic reaction​
D. Increased appetite​
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Answer: ✅ C. Severe allergic reaction​

True or False:

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6.​ Erceflora should be mixed with hot water to improve its effectiveness.​
Answer: False (Heat can kill beneficial bacteria)​

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7.​ Bacillus clausii is a spore-forming probiotic that survives stomach acid.​
Answer: True​

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8.​ Erceflora can be taken directly or diluted with water, juice, or milk.​
Answer: True​

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9.​ Erceflora is a replacement for antibiotics in treating bacterial infections.​
Answer: False (It supports gut health but does not replace antibiotics)​

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10.​Patients with immunocompromised conditions should take Erceflora with caution.​
Answer: True​

Case Scenario:

A 6-year-old child is prescribed Erceflora for diarrhea. The mother asks if she can mix it
with warm milk to help the child take the medicine.

Question: What is the appropriate nursing response?​


Answer: "It’s best to mix Erceflora with cold or room temperature liquids. Hot drinks may kill the
beneficial bacteria, reducing its effectiveness."

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