Deck 18: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

The following medication is NOT commonly used to treat gastric Helicobacter pylori infection:

A) Amoxicillin
B) Linezolid
C) Tetracycline
D) Metronidazole
E) Clarithromycin

Answer 1

Linezolid

Question 2

A 59-year-old schizophrenic man has a history of dystonic reactions to typical antipsychotic medications. He now takes olanzapine as treatment of his schizophrenia. He is scheduled to undergo an inguinal hernia repair under general anesthesia. He has a history of postoperative nausea. Which of the following would be the most suitable anti-emetic medication for this man?

A) Droperidol
B) Aprepitant
C) Metoclopramide
D) Promethazine
E) Dronabinol

Answer 2

Aprepitant