Deck 21: Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

H.pylori is the cause of:

A)Gastritis
B)Peptic ulcers
C)Cancer of the stomach
D)All of the above
E) None of the above

Answer 1

D
H.pylori is the cause of gastritis and peptic ulcers and is linked to cancer of the stomach.

Question 2

Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition associated with alternating diarrhea and constipation.

Answer 2

True
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that is marked by chronic or periodic diarrhea alternating with constipation.

Question 3

When "s/s" is found on a prescription label,make sure the patient knows to always swallow the medication.

Answer 3

False
The abbreviation s/s means "swish and swallow" or can mean "swish and spit." When determining the correct meaning of s/s,be sure to consult the pharmacist.

Question 4

Treatments for the mouth include:

A)Lozenges
B)Suppositories
C)Transdermal lotions
D)Parental solutions

Question 5

Maltase is the enzyme that digests:

A)Lipids
B)Proteins
C)Fats
D)Sugars

Question 6

Lomotil is a laxative.

Question 7

The gastrointestinal system is active:

A)During waking hours
B)Immediately upon mastication
C)24 hours a day
D)None of the above

Question 8

Vitamins are difficult to absorb because their absorption requires the presence of intrinsic factor.

Question 9

Serious illness is ____ by consistent stress.

A)Exacerbated
B)Unaffected
C)Soothed
D)Healed

Question 10

Which of the following is not a main function of gastrointestinal system?

A)Exertion
B)Absorption
C)Metabolism
D)Digestion

Question 11

Diarrhea can be fatal.

Question 12

Children older than 2 years can begin to use OTC laxatives without physician approval.

Question 13

Many people take OTC medications without:

A)Checking with their pharmacist
B)Carefully reading the label to check for alerts
C)Checking with their physician
D)All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is an antidiarrheal medication?

A)Cephulac
B)Lomotil
C)Sodium phosphates
D)Antivert

Question 15

Most oral medications are absorbed in the cecum of the large intestines.

Question 16

The small intestine includes all the following except the:

A)Duodenum
B)Jejunum
C)Cecum
D)Ileum

Question 17

Absorption of nutrients occurs in the large intestines.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a salivary gland in the mouth?

A)Sublingual
B)Pepsinogen
C)Submandibular
D)Parotid

Question 19

Constipation and diarrhea are some of the most frequent symptoms concerning the intestinal tract.

Question 20

The four main functions of the gastrointestinal system are digestion,absorption,metabolism,and contraction.

Question 21

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Dramamine

Question 22

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Glycerin suppositories

Question 23

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
FiberCon

Question 24

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Colace

Question 25

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Antivert

Question 26

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Fleet mineral oil

Question 27

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Metamucil

Question 28

Match the medication to the symptom.
a.Nausea and vomiting
c.Antiflatulent
b.Constipation
d.Laxative
Mylicon