Deck 22: Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Question 1

The usual dose of Prevacid is:

A) 15 mg qd
B) 40 mg qd
C) 2 mg qd
D) 20 mg qd

Answer 1

15 mg qd

Question 2

Match each drug with its classification.
The usual dose of ranitidine for maintenance therapy is:

A) 800 mg hs
B) 20 mg hs
C) 150 mg hs
D) 300 mg qid

Answer 2

150 mg hs

Question 3

The onset of action for phenolphthalein is approximately:

A) 15-30 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 6-8 hours
D) 12-24 hours

Answer 3

6-8 hours

Question 4

Match each drug with its classification.
____ is contraindicated during pregnancy because of its abortifacient property.

A) Sucralfate
B) Famotidine
C) Misoprostol
D) Calcium carbonate

Question 5

Match each drug with its classification.
All of the following are special considerations for older adults as related to GI function except:

A) peristalsis becomes faster with age
B) teeth begin to deteriorate
C) swallowing becomes more difficult
D) taste bud function decreases

Question 6

An antidiarrheal that is a schedule V controlled substance is:

A) Lomotil
B) Dulcolax
C) Axid
D) Imodium

Question 7

Which of the following is known as the "Little Purple Pill"?

A) Aciphex
B) Nexium
C) Plavix
D) Metamucil

Question 8

Match each drug with its classification.
Drugs that neutralize stomach acid are referred to as:

A) histamine H₂-receptor antagonists
B) gastric acid-pump inhibitors
C) mucosal protective medications
D) antacids

Question 9

Laxatives that act by irritating the intestinal mucosa are referred to as:

A) lubricant laxatives
B) saline laxatives
C) stimulant laxatives
D) osmotic laxatives

Question 10

The generic name for Imodium is:

A) loperamide HCl
B) omeprazole
C) bisacodyl
D) docusate sodium

Question 11

Drugs used to treat or prevent vomiting are called:

A) emetics
B) anthelmintics
C) antiemetics
D) antacids

Question 12

Symptoms of amebiasis include:

A) thin, yellow discharge
B) diarrhea and abdominal pain
C) vaginal itching
D) constipation

Question 13

Match each drug with its classification.
All of the following are signs of dehydration in infants except:

A) dry mucous membranes
B) loss of elasticity in skin
C) bulging fontanels
D) decreased urine output

Question 14

Match each drug with its classification.
The generic name for Tagamet is:

A) cimetidine
B) famotidine
C) nizatidine
D) ranitidine

Question 15

Match each drug with its classification.
____-based antacids may cause diarrhea.

A) Calcium
B) Aluminum
C) Magnesium
D) Potassium

Question 16

Docusate sodium is an example of a:

A) stimulant laxative
B) bulk-forming laxative
C) saline laxative
D) stool softener

Question 17

Match each drug with its classification.
More than 90% of duodenal ulcers and up to 80% of gastric ulcers have been found to be related to:

A) stress
B) NSAID use
C) Helicobacter pylori
D) spicy food

Question 18

When used to treat trichomoniasis, the usual dose of Flagyl is:

A) 2 g in a single or divided dose
B) 500-750 mg tid for 5-10 days
C) 15 mg daily for 14 days
D) 25 mg once weekly

Question 19

Retinopathy, vertigo, and nerve deafness are potential adverse reactions to:

A) metronidazole
B) hydroxychloroquine sulfate
C) furazolidone
D) primaquine phosphate

Question 20

Match each drug with its classification.
A condition in which there is an infestation of parasitic worms is referred to as:

A) amebiasis
B) helminthiasis
C) peritonitis
D) Helicobacter pylori

Question 21

Antibiotic resistance and patient noncompliance are the two major reasons for treatment failure when treating H.pylori infection.

Question 22

Match each drug name with its classification.
lactulose

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 23

Match each drug name with its classification.
ranitidine

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 24

Match each drug name with its classification.
Amitiza

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 25

Match each drug name with its classification.
Riopan

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 26

Match each drug name with its classification.
Protonix

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 27

Match each drug name with its classification.
Cytotec

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 28

The generic name for Prevacid is:

A) famotidine
B) lansoprazole
C) sucralfate
D) lactulose

Question 29

Match each drug name with its classification.
metronidazole

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 30

Match each drug name with its classification.
Surfak

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 31

Nexium and Riopan are proton-pump inhibitors.

Question 32

Match each drug name with its classification.
psyllium

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 33

Patients taking proton-pump inhibitors should be instructed not to crush or chew the medication.

Question 34

Laxatives may be given to try to relieve the pain associated with appendicitis.

Question 35

Plavix and Prilosec should not be taken in combination.

Question 36

Therapy for H.pylori is normally completed within 3-5 days.

Question 37

Match each drug name with its classification.
Lomotil

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid

Question 38

Antacids should not be used in patients who are taking any form of tetracycline.

Question 39

If a substance is described as being ulcerogenic, it helps prevent the formation of ulcers.

Question 40

Match each drug name with its classification.
ipecac syrup

A)proton-pump inhibitor
B)stool softener
C)antiprotozoal
D)antidiarrheal
E)histamine H₂-receptor antagonist
F)chloride channel activator
G)emetic
H)osmotic laxative
I)mucosal protective medication
J)bulk-forming laxative
K)nonsystemic antacid