Chapter 12 Cirrus

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Which of the following is used to treat flatulence and is an inert silicone polymer for gastric defoaming?

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simethicone

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Which drug below is approved for chronic idiopathic constipation?

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lubiprostone

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Which of the following is used to treat flatulence and is an inert silicone polymer for gastric defoaming?

simethicone

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Which drug below is approved for chronic idiopathic constipation?

lubiprostone

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3

what is a potential problem associated with low-fiber diet?

constipation

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4

what is peptic disease

a disorder of the upper GI tract caused by the action of acid and pepsin

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5

the sensation of the room spinning when one gets up or changes position is known as…

vertigo

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antimotility medications are used to treat

diarrhea

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Name three indications of Psyllium (Fiberall, Metamucil)

cholesterol-lowering agent, antidiarrheal, laxative

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8

how often must antacids be dosed

hourly

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9

give an example of a stimulant laxative

bisacodyl

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10

give an example of an otc drug used to treat gerd

cimetidine

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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

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12

what GI disorder is characterized by inflammation of the large intestine or colon that leads to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss?

ulcerative colitis

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13

what medication treats diarrhea by interfering with enzyme-dependent electron transfer in anaerobic energy metabolism

nitazoxanide (Alinila)

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14

give an example of a prostaglandin analog for NSAID-induced gastric ulcers that is also used to induce labor

misoprostol

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15

what drug is used to treat traveler’s diarrhea

rifaximin

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Which drug listed below forms a protective coat over an ulcer, helping it resist degradation by gastric acid, pepsin, and bile salts?

sucrafate

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17

what is the goal of antiemetics?

to reduce nausea and vomiting

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18

which of the following ppis has an injectable dosing form

pantoprazole

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19

what can hepatitis be caused by

long-term alcohol abuse, viral infection, medications

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20

which histamine H2-receptor antagonist affects the cytochrome P-450 system an may interact with many other drugs

cimetidine

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_______ is an autoimmune disease

Crohn’s

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22

patients on long term narcotic pain medication should also be taking what

stimulant laxative

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patients in the intensive care unit are frequent given h2 blockers to prevent the developments of

stress ulcers

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24

what is another term for heart burn

GERD

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25

A patient who has an aspirin sensitivity should not take which of the following medications?

bismuth subsalicylate

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26

Which of the following drug classes is used to treat HIV and hepatitis B infections?

nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

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Which of the following drugs is used for chemotherapy-induced emesis and frequently causes headaches in patients treated with it?

ondansetron

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which of the following is added to diphenoxylate to discourage abuse?

atropine

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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

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What is the brand name for the combination of lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin used to treat H. pylori?

Prevpac

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Before orally administered drugs enter circulation, they must pass first through which organ for drug metabolism?

liver

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which of the following is a synthetic opioid similar to diphenoxylate that is used to reduce peristaltic activity?

loperamide

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Which of the following medications may cause discoloration of urine, perspiration, tears, and semen?

sulfasalazine

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which of the following drugs is considered to be hazardous agent and should be handled and disposed of appropriately

misoprol

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name a bulk forming laxative

methylcellulose

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Which of the following should not be used in patients who are taking immunosuppressive doses of prednisone?

vaccines

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which of the following is a surfactant used to treat constipation

docusate

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A patient who has been exposed to hepatitis within two weeks can be given _____ to provide passive immunity to the disease.

IVIG (Intravenous immunoglobulin)

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39

which of the following is an osmotic laxative

polyethylene glycol 3350

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40

The active ingredient in the prescription medication Antivert used for motion sickness, is

meclizine

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41

Mylicon (simethicone) is used

to relieve flatulence (gas)

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42

What is the common name of a group of plants whose seeds yield fiber?

psyllum

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43

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used to treat which of the following conditions?

ulcerative colitis

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44

Which of the following is a cause of infectious diarrhea?

E. coli, salmonella, rotavirus

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45

Which of the following is an alternative therapy for nausea and vomiting?

ginger

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Which of the following drugs is used to treat a tear or fissure in the rectal canal?

nitroglycerin

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Which of the following types of laxatives is an organic substance that draws water into the colon and thereby stimulates evacuation?

osmotic laxative

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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)

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49

Which of the following ways is one in which emesis can be initiated?

stimulating chemoreceptor trigger zone

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Which of the following antidiarrheal products has a dispensing status of OTC?

loperamide

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51

The gastrointestinal system is also known as the

alimentary tract

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52

The gastrointestinal system is also known as the

alimentary tract

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Which of the following antiemetic drugs has a dispensing status of OTC?

diphemhydramine

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54

Healthcare workers, including pharmacy technicians, are encouraged to receive a vaccination for which of the following diseases?

hep b

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which of the following drugs is an antihistamine ( h2 receptor antagonist) used to treat gerd

famotidine

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Which of the following is a tablet indicated for bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy?

sodium phosphate

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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

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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

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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

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_____ is marketed over the counter as Pepcid AC. A prescription injectable dosage form is also available.

famotine

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Which of the following antiemetics is available as a transdermal patch marketed for motion sickness?

scopolamine

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Which of the following proton pump inhibitors is marketed under the trade name Protonix?

pantoprazole

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Which of the following drug classes must be taken daily, rather than as needed, for the treatment of GERD?

PPI (proton pump inhibitor)

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64

what is the most common cause of gastritis

alcohol

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what drug commonly causes gastric ulcers

aspirin

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what drug is a laxative that stimulates peristalsis and GI motility

Ducolax

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what drug is a coating agent

Sucralfate (Carafate)

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what anitdiarheal is a controlled substance and why

Lomotil: has diphenoxylate may become addicitve

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What is a drug used to treat Crohn’s

sulfasalazine (budesonide, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, mesalamine, vedolizumab, ustekinumab)

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How is hep c transmitted?

blood

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what drug should not be touched while pregnant

misoprostol (Cytotec)

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