Deck 19: Gastrointestinal System Medications

Question 1

Which of the following is an inflammation of the mouth?

A)Nevus
B)Stomatitis
C)GERD
D)Crohn's disease
E)Fissure

Answer 1

Stomatitis

Question 2

Which of the following can cause pregnancy loss?

A)Emetics
B)Laxatives
C)Antiemetics
D)Prostaglandins
E)Mouthwashes

Answer 2

Prostaglandins

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of laxative?

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Osmotics
C)Stool softeners
D)Proton pump inhibitors

Answer 3

Proton pump inhibitors

Question 4

Which of the following promote bowel movements?

A)Emetics
B)Antiemetics
C)Laxatives
D)H₂-receptor agonists
E)Antacids

Question 5

Diarrhea is most dangerous for patients in which age group?

A)Infants
B)Small children
C)Adolescents
D)Older adults
E)Infants, small children, and older adults

Question 6

Which of the following is used to treat motion sickness?

A)Laxatives
B)Antiemetics
C)Emetics
D)Proton pump inhibitors
E)Prostaglandins

Question 7

Which of the following induce vomiting?

A)Antianemics
B)Antiemetics
C)Emetics
D)Laxatives
E)Diuretics

Question 8

Antiemetics include all of the following EXCEPT

A)phenothiazines.
B)5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor antagonists.
C)antihistamines.
D)cannabinoids.
E)cholinergic medications.

Question 9

Most stomach ulcers are caused by

A)acidic food.
B)worms.
C)Helicobacter pylori.
D)overuse of antacids.
E)streptococcus.

Question 10

Which of the following words means bad breath?

A)GERD
B)Halitosis
C)Helicobacter pylori
D)Flatulence

Question 11

Which of the following is used to treat peptic ulcers?

A)Antibiotics
B)Antispasmodics
C)Proton pump inhibitors
D)Antibiotics, antispasmodics, and proton pump inhibitors

Question 12

Gas in the gastrointestinal system is known as

A)halitosis.
B)stomatitis.
C)GERD.
D)flatulence.
E)hemorrhoids.

Question 13

Medications that facilitate fast emptying of the colon are

A)diuretics.
B)emetics.
C)antiemetics.
D)cathartics.

Question 14

Which of the following is a term for movement through the intestines?

A)Halitosis
B)Pica
C)Peristalsis
D)Fissure

Question 15

Medications that may be given when patients are at risk for aspiration of stomach contents are

A)gastric stimulants.
B)bowel evacuators.
C)laxatives.
D)proton pump inhibitors.

Question 16

The type of antidiarrheal that is taken after each bowel movement to absorb toxins or bacteria is an

A)absorbent.
B)opioid antidiarrheal.
C)antiemetic.
D)emetic.

Question 17

The type of acid found in the stomach that aids food break down is

A)HCL.
B)KCL.
C)NACL.
D)MGCL.

Question 18

An example of a food that can affect the absorption of certain medications if eaten at the same time is

A)bread.
B)grapefruit.
C)cereal.
D)banana.

Question 19

The disorder in which stomach acid moves upward into the esophagus, causing irritation and damage to the mucosa, is

A)Crohn's disease.
B)GERD.
C)heartburn.
D)irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 20

The reason for taking a gastrointestinal medication before eating is to allow the medication to

A)delay absorption of food.
B)coat the stomach lining.
C)decrease gastric acidity.
D)coat the stomach lining or decrease gastric acidity.

Question 21

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Anthelmintic

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 22

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Increase the water to fecal mass to ease the passage of stool; are usually suppositories and oily

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 23

A patient is considered morbidly obese when he or she is

A)10% above ideal body weight.
B)20% above ideal body weight.
C)30% above ideal body weight.
D)40% above ideal body weight.

Question 24

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antispasmodic

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 25

Match the medication with its laxative category.
GI stimulant

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 26

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antifungal

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 27

The drug class of choice to fight Helicobacter pylori infection is

A)antibiotics.
B)antispasmodics.
C)proton pump inhibitors.
D)mucosal protectants.

Question 28

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antiemetic

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 29

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Increase bulk and water content of stool, resemble dietary fiber, and are the laxative of choice during pregnancy and for long-term use

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 30

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Decrease the consistency of stool by decreasing surface tension and attracting water and fat to the stool

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 31

Which of the following statements about the treatment of gallstones is INCORRECT?

A)Surgical intervention is rare for gallstones.
B)The medication ursodiol may be prescribed for oral use.
C)Ursodiol treatment lasts up to 2 years.
D)Side effects of ursodiol include stomach pain, dizziness, and back pain.

Question 32

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Prostaglandin

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 33

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Cleansing solutions used before diagnostic tests to remove stool

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 34

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Stimulate peristalsis as they act directly on the intestinal mucosa and irritate the bowel; typically effective within 6 to 8 hours
Match the medication with its laxative category.

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 35

Match the following laxative categories with their definitions.
Given rectally; exert an immediate action that draws water into the stool and irritates the bowel to increase peristalsis, which leads to evacuation of stool within 15 to 60 minutes

A)Bulk-forming agents
B)Lubricants
C)Osmotics
D)Stimulants
E)Stool softeners
F)Bowel evacuators

Question 36

In patients with poisoning or overdose, the medication used to attract a toxin and inactivate the poison in the GI tract is

A) syrup of ipecac.
B) glycerin.
C) activated charcoal.
D) syrup of glycerin.

Question 37

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antidiarrheal

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 38

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Lipase inhibitor

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 39

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antiflatulent

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 40

Match the medication with its laxative category.
H₂-receptor antagonist

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 41

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Proton pump inhibitor

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 42

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Gallstone solubilizing agent

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 43

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Antacids

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 44

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Bowel evacuant

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide

Question 45

Match the medication with its laxative category.
Mucosal protectant

A)Mylanta
B)Pepto-Bismol
C)Thorazine
D)Mylicon
E)Nystatin
F)Robinul
G)GoLYTELY
H)Actigall
I)Reglan
J)Tagamet
K)Xenical
L)Cytotec
M)Prevacid
N)Carafate
O)Biltricide