Chapter 12 Cirrus

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)