Pharmocology (MSMS 5350) Week 8 Quiz

Gastrointestinal Problems, Ulcers, Reflux, Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome

Promotility, Antibiotics, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Histamine H2 blockers, Cytoprotectives

Gastric Ulcers are treated with (blank).

More than one answer.

Antibiotics

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Histamine H2 blockers

Promotility

Corticosteroids

Cytoprotectives

Immunomodualtors

Large bowel

A newly admitted patient has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Which part of the GI system do you tell the patient determines the consistency of stool? 

Alimentary canal  

Large bowel

Small bowel  

Rectum  

“They take 12 hours to 3 days to be effective.”

A hospital patient was given a bulk-forming drug for constipation 24 hours ago and now reports that it has not worked. What is your best response? 

“When did you last eat?”  

“Let me get you another dose.”  

“This is normal; try getting up and moving around.”  

“They take 12 hours to 3 days to be effective.”

Symptom, not a disease

Constipation is (blank).

Symptom, not a disease

can be caused by onset of exercise

caused by a high fiber diet

not constipation unless 2 weeks old

dizziness

Which of the following are not symptoms of GI ulcers

dizziness

darks stools

vomiting

burning

weight loss

stomach, duodenum, lower part of esophagus

Peptic Ulcers are located (blank).

pharynx, esophagus, stomach

stomach, duodenum, lower part of esophagus

pancreas, stomach, duodenum

stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Defense of the GI system due to altered body function

Nausea and vomiting are actually (blank).

only activated in the stomach and small intestine

activated by chemoreceptors in the Pons

Defense of the GI system due to altered body function

an innate part of the immune system

Limit the inflammation in the lining of the intestinal tract

Aminosalicylates (blank).

diminsh the production of stomach acid

make the mucosa of the intestines more permeable to water absorption

are vasodilators

Limit the inflammation in the lining of the intestinal tract

Constipation

Antacids are linked to (blank).

diminished peripheral vision

Constipation

large instestinal ulcers

diminished reflexes

dizziness and confusion

^{Histamine H₂  blockers can be linked to (blank).}

muscle cramps

dizziness and confusion

pulmonary distress

neuropathy

Biologics

Injection site reaction is a side effect of (blank).

Biologics

Histamine H2 blockers

Antibiotics

Antacids

creates electrolyte imbalance

Diarrhea can be life threatening because (blank).

alters bodies response to heat

creates electrolyte imbalance

affects the bodies response to vestibular input

alters mean arterial blood pressure

Increase physical activity, Eat a high-fiber diet.

A normally healthy patient asks the nurse about how to prevent constipation. Which teaching points can be offered to this patient about preventing constipation that are not associated with a medical condition? (Select all that apply.) 

Decrease food intake. 

Increase physical activity.

Decrease fluid intake.  

Eat a high-fiber diet.

Increase the use of laxatives.  

dull sensation of motion

Antihistamines are used as an antiemetic because (blank).

reverse the inflammation process

inhibit transmission of nociceptors

inhibit transmission of vestibular nuclei

dull sensation of motion

accumulation of a substance over the surface of another​​

An adsorbent drug (blank).

is a catalyst for hydrophyllic drugs

acceptance of molecules into another material

creates a magnetic effect on molecules within radius

accumulation of a substance over the surface of another​​

Heartburn

A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which is the most common symptom of this disease? 

Heartburn

Nausea

Burning, gnawing pain occurring between the umbilicus and sternum  

Vomiting of bright red or black blood