Question 1

Because metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea and vomiting antagonizes dopamine receptors, it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot be used in patients with Parkinson disease 
B)  Carries a risk of tardive dyskinesias 
C)  Has few side effects 
D)  A and B 
A)  Cannot be used in patients with Parkinson disease 
B)  Carries a risk of tardive dyskinesias 
C)  Has few side effects 
D)  A and B

Question 2

Which of the following laxatives may cause an individual to experience tolerance or dependency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Docusate 
B)  Loperamide 
C)  Psyllium 
D)  Senna 
A)  Docusate 
B)  Loperamide 
C)  Psyllium 
D)  Senna

Question 3

Lotronex is only indicated for use in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Women 
B)  Long-term diarrhea as a result of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 
C)  Short-term relief of acute diarrhea 
D)  A and B 
A)  Women 
B)  Long-term diarrhea as a result of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 
C)  Short-term relief of acute diarrhea 
D)  A and B

Question 4

An adverse effect of __________ may darken the stools or discolor the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A)  atropine/diphenoxylate 
B)  bismuth subsalicylate 
C)  loperamide 
D)  psyllium 
A)  atropine/diphenoxylate 
B)  bismuth subsalicylate 
C)  loperamide 
D)  psyllium

Question 5

Bulk-forming agents are used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Nausea 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  A and C 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Nausea 
C)  Diarrhea 
D)  A and C

Question 6

The generic name for Pepcid is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cimetidine 
B)  Famotidine 
C)  Nizatidine 
D)  Ranitidine 
A)  Cimetidine 
B)  Famotidine 
C)  Nizatidine 
D)  Ranitidine

Question 7

Conditions of the GI that can be attributed to or exacerbated by hyperacidity include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Peptic ulcers 
B)  Duodenal ulcers 
C)  GI reflux disease (GER
D)  
D)  Constipation 
A)  Peptic ulcers 
B)  Duodenal ulcers 
C)  GI reflux disease (GER
D)  
D)  Constipation

Question 8

Helicobacter pylori is one cause of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation 
B)  Peptic ulcers 
C)  Crohn disease 
D)  Flatulence 
A)  Constipation 
B)  Peptic ulcers 
C)  Crohn disease 
D)  Flatulence

Question 9

One difference between Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn disease involves inflammation 
B)  Crohn disease can affect the entire GI system 
C)  Symptoms of Crohn disease include cramping and diarrhea 
D)  Crohn disease may require dietary changes 
A)  Crohn disease involves inflammation 
B)  Crohn disease can affect the entire GI system 
C)  Symptoms of Crohn disease include cramping and diarrhea 
D)  Crohn disease may require dietary changes

Question 10

The acidity of the stomach is an important consideration in medication administration because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acid deactivates some medications 
B)  Acid-reducing medications may affect the absorption of other medications 
C)  Some medications require an acidic environment for proper absorption 
D)  All of the above are important considerations 
A)  Acid deactivates some medications 
B)  Acid-reducing medications may affect the absorption of other medications 
C)  Some medications require an acidic environment for proper absorption 
D)  All of the above are important considerations

Question 11

-prazole is the common generic ending for:

Accepted Answer

A)  H2-antagonists 
B)  PPIs 
C)  5-aminosalicylates 
D)  None of the above 
A)  H2-antagonists 
B)  PPIs 
C)  5-aminosalicylates 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

All of the following are functions of the GI system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption 
B)  Digestion 
C)  Distribution 
D)  Excretion 
A)  Absorption 
B)  Digestion 
C)  Distribution 
D)  Excretion

Question 13

OTC antiemetics that do not affect the chemoreceptor trigger zone are commonly used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting 
B)  Postoperative nausea and vomiting 
C)  Motion sickness 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting 
B)  Postoperative nausea and vomiting 
C)  Motion sickness 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following medications indicated for GERD is a combination product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aciphex 
B)  Colazal 
C)  Dexilant 
D)  Zegerid 
A)  Aciphex 
B)  Colazal 
C)  Dexilant 
D)  Zegerid

Question 15

Use of which of the following medications can contribute to the development of ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A)  NSAIDs 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  Laxatives 
A)  NSAIDs 
B)  Alcohol 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  Laxatives

Question 16

Agents that decrease the production of acid in the stomach include:

Accepted Answer

A)  PPIs 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Histamine2 (H2)-antagonists 
D)  A and C 
A)  PPIs 
B)  Antacids 
C)  Histamine2 (H2)-antagonists 
D)  A and C

Question 17

Which of the following is an antidiarrheal medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cephulac 
B)  Lomotil 
C)  Antivert 
D)  Colace 
A)  Cephulac 
B)  Lomotil 
C)  Antivert 
D)  Colace

Question 18

Helicobacter pylori is usually treated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Antibiotics and PPIs 
B)  Antibiotics alone 
C)  Antacids 
D)  PPIs alone 
A)  Antibiotics and PPIs 
B)  Antibiotics alone 
C)  Antacids 
D)  PPIs alone

Question 19

Which of the following medications is a Schedule V (C-V) controlled substance medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ranitidine (Zantac) 
B)  Pantoprazole (Protonix) 
C)  Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil) 
D)  Dicyclomine (Bentyl) 
A)  Ranitidine (Zantac) 
B)  Pantoprazole (Protonix) 
C)  Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil) 
D)  Dicyclomine (Bentyl)

Exam 22: Therapeutic Agents for the Gastrointestinal System

Because metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea and vomiting antagonizes dopamine receptors, it:

Which of the following laxatives may cause an individual to experience tolerance or dependency?

Lotronex is only indicated for use in:

An adverse effect of __________ may darken the stools or discolor the tongue.

Bulk-forming agents are used for:

The generic name for Pepcid is:

Conditions of the GI that can be attributed to or exacerbated by hyperacidity include all of the following except:

Helicobacter pylori is one cause of:

One difference between Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis is:

The acidity of the stomach is an important consideration in medication administration because:

-prazole is the common generic ending for:

All of the following are functions of the GI system except:

OTC antiemetics that do not affect the chemoreceptor trigger zone are commonly used for:

Which of the following medications indicated for GERD is a combination product?

Use of which of the following medications can contribute to the development of ulcers?

Agents that decrease the production of acid in the stomach include:

Which of the following is an antidiarrheal medication?

Helicobacter pylori is usually treated with:

Which of the following medications is a Schedule V (C-V) controlled substance medication?

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