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Which of the following is used to treat flatulence and is an inert silicone polymer for gastric defoaming?
simethicone
Which drug below is approved for chronic idiopathic constipation?
lubiprostone
what is a potential problem associated with low-fiber diet?
constipation
what is peptic disease
a disorder of the upper GI tract caused by the action of acid and pepsin
the sensation of the room spinning when one gets up or changes position is known as…
vertigo
antimotility medications are used to treat
diarrhea
Name three indications of Psyllium (Fiberall, Metamucil)
cholesterol-lowering agent, antidiarrheal, laxative
how often must antacids be dosed
hourly
give an example of a stimulant laxative
bisacodyl
give an example of an otc drug used to treat gerd
cimetidine
Which of the following PPIs is available as a tablet that is placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve (i.e., an orally disintegrating tablet)?
lansoprazole
what GI disorder is characterized by inflammation of the large intestine or colon that leads to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss?
ulcerative colitis
what medication treats diarrhea by interfering with enzyme-dependent electron transfer in anaerobic energy metabolism
nitazoxanide (Alinila)
give an example of a prostaglandin analog for NSAID-induced gastric ulcers that is also used to induce labor
misoprostol
what drug is used to treat traveler’s diarrhea
rifaximin
Which drug listed below forms a protective coat over an ulcer, helping it resist degradation by gastric acid, pepsin, and bile salts?
sucrafate
what is the goal of antiemetics?
to reduce nausea and vomiting
which of the following ppis has an injectable dosing form
pantoprazole
what can hepatitis be caused by
long-term alcohol abuse, viral infection, medications
which histamine H2-receptor antagonist affects the cytochrome P-450 system an may interact with many other drugs
cimetidine
_______ is an autoimmune disease
Crohn’s
patients on long term narcotic pain medication should also be taking what
stimulant laxative
patients in the intensive care unit are frequent given h2 blockers to prevent the developments of
stress ulcers
what is another term for heart burn
GERD
A patient who has an aspirin sensitivity should not take which of the following medications?
bismuth subsalicylate
Which of the following drug classes is used to treat HIV and hepatitis B infections?
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Which of the following drugs is used for chemotherapy-induced emesis and frequently causes headaches in patients treated with it?
ondansetron
which of the following is added to diphenoxylate to discourage abuse?
atropine
Which of the following is an alkaline fluid produced by the liver that aids in the digestion and absorption of fat and cholesterol from the small intestine?
bile
What is the brand name for the combination of lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin used to treat H. pylori?
Prevpac
Before orally administered drugs enter circulation, they must pass first through which organ for drug metabolism?
liver
which of the following is a synthetic opioid similar to diphenoxylate that is used to reduce peristaltic activity?
loperamide
Which of the following medications may cause discoloration of urine, perspiration, tears, and semen?
sulfasalazine
which of the following drugs is considered to be hazardous agent and should be handled and disposed of appropriately
misoprol
name a bulk forming laxative
methylcellulose
Which of the following should not be used in patients who are taking immunosuppressive doses of prednisone?
vaccines
which of the following is a surfactant used to treat constipation
docusate
A patient who has been exposed to hepatitis within two weeks can be given _____ to provide passive immunity to the disease.
IVIG (Intravenous immunoglobulin)
which of the following is an osmotic laxative
polyethylene glycol 3350
The active ingredient in the prescription medication Antivert used for motion sickness, is
meclizine
Mylicon (simethicone) is used
to relieve flatulence (gas)
What is the common name of a group of plants whose seeds yield fiber?
psyllum
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used to treat which of the following conditions?
ulcerative colitis
Which of the following is a cause of infectious diarrhea?
E. coli, salmonella, rotavirus
Which of the following is an alternative therapy for nausea and vomiting?
ginger
Which of the following drugs is used to treat a tear or fissure in the rectal canal?
nitroglycerin
Which of the following types of laxatives is an organic substance that draws water into the colon and thereby stimulates evacuation?
osmotic laxative
Which of the following drug classes used to treat GERD may lead to malabsorption of dietary vitamin B12 with prolonged treatment?
antihistamines (H-2 histamine receptor antagonists)
Which of the following ways is one in which emesis can be initiated?
stimulating chemoreceptor trigger zone
Which of the following antidiarrheal products has a dispensing status of OTC?
loperamide
The gastrointestinal system is also known as the
alimentary tract
The gastrointestinal system is also known as the
alimentary tract
Which of the following antiemetic drugs has a dispensing status of OTC?
diphemhydramine
Healthcare workers, including pharmacy technicians, are encouraged to receive a vaccination for which of the following diseases?
hep b
which of the following drugs is an antihistamine ( h2 receptor antagonist) used to treat gerd
famotidine
Which of the following is a tablet indicated for bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy?
sodium phosphate
Which of the following types of laxatives is a substance that acts as a detergent, helping fatty and watery components of the intestinal contents to mix, thus making the stool soft and mushy?
surfactants
Which of the following drugs adheres to proteins at the ulcer site, forming a protective coat or shield over the ulcer that resists degradation by gastric acid, pepsin, and bile salts?
sucrafate
Which of the following is a serotonin (5-HT) receptor antagonists used to prevent and treat severe nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapeutic medications, radiation treatments, or anesthesia?
ondansetron
_____ is marketed over the counter as Pepcid AC. A prescription injectable dosage form is also available.
famotine
Which of the following antiemetics is available as a transdermal patch marketed for motion sickness?
scopolamine
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors is marketed under the trade name Protonix?
pantoprazole
Which of the following drug classes must be taken daily, rather than as needed, for the treatment of GERD?
PPI (proton pump inhibitor)
what is the most common cause of gastritis
alcohol
what drug commonly causes gastric ulcers
aspirin
what drug is a laxative that stimulates peristalsis and GI motility
Ducolax
what drug is a coating agent
Sucralfate (Carafate)
what anitdiarheal is a controlled substance and why
Lomotil: has diphenoxylate may become addicitve
What is a drug used to treat Crohn’s
sulfasalazine (budesonide, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, mesalamine, vedolizumab, ustekinumab)
How is hep c transmitted?
blood
what drug should not be touched while pregnant
misoprostol (Cytotec)
