(25) GI SLO Flashcards
All antiemetics are associated with __?__
A. Diarrhea if used chronically.
B. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
C. Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
D. Drug-induced cataracts
E. Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
All antiemetics are associated with __?__
A. Masking the symptoms of GI obstruction, brain tumors, head trauma, and Reye’s syndrome
B. Abortion in pregnant women
C. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
D. Drug-induced cataracts
E. Overheating, blurred vision, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retension
Masking the symptoms of GI obstruction, brain tumors, head trauma, and Reye’s syndrome
Aprepitant significantly decreases the \_\_?\_\_ in warfarin patients so additional monitoring is required. A. Half life B. Appetite C. Weight D. Body temperature E. Prothrombin time
Prothrombin time
Chronic corticosteroid use is associated with __?__
A. Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
B. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
C. Drug-induced cataracts
D. Diarrhea if used chronically.
E. Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
Drug-induced cataracts
H2 receptor blockers, antacids and proton pump inhibitors all reduce gastric acidity and are associated with __?__
A. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
B. Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
C. Drug-induced cataracts
D. Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
E. Diarrhea if used chronically.
Diarrhea if used chronically.
Laxatives including Bisocodyl and magnesium hydroxide are associated with __?__
A. Drug-induced cataracts
B. Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
C. Diarrhea if used chronically.
D. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
E. Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
Loperamide normally cannot accumulate in the brain because \_\_?\_\_ pump(s) it right out. A. Phase 2 enzymes B. P-Glycoprotein C. P450's D. Acetyl Cholinesterase E. Phase 1 enzymes
P-Glycoprotein
Many anticholinergics are associated with __?__
A. Abortion in pregnant women
B. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
C. Overheating, blurred vision, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
D. Masking the symptoms of GI obstruction, brain tumors, head trauma, and Reye’s syndrome
E. Drug-induced cataracts
Overheating, blurred vision, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
Metoclopramide is associated with __?__
A. Atonic, dilated colon with prolonged use
B. Drug-induced cataracts
C. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
D. Diarrhea if used chronically.
E. Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
Suicidal ideation, increased prolactin levels, hypertension
Misoprostol is associated with __?__
A. Abortion in pregnant women
B. Overheating, blurred vision, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
C. Masking the symptoms of overdose or the adverse effects of other drugs including antineoplastic agents.
D. Masking the symptoms of GI obstruction, brain tumors, head trauma, and Reye’s syndrome
E. Drug-induced cataracts
Abortion in pregnant women
The acronym RINV means?
A. Radiation Induced Nausea and Vomiting
B. Reality Insurance Never Verified
C. Radically Incited Nausea and Vomiting
D. Racially Induced Nausea and Vomiting
E. Radiation Induced Nuclear Void
Radiation Induced Nausea and Vomiting
What are the indications for Aprepitant (Emend)?
A. Adjunct to treat CINV and PONV (with a corticosteroid and/or a 5-HT3 blocker)
B. Zillions of other indications. Often used for PONV & CINV (a drug of choice).
C. PONV and CINV, also for schizophrenia and non-psychotic anxiolysis.
D. CINV and AIDs HAART-induced emesis and anorexia, also anorexia in Alzheimer’s patients
E. CINV, RINV and PONV
Adjunct to treat CINV and PONV (with a corticosteroid and/or a 5-HT3 blocker)
What are the indications for Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
A. GERD, hypersecretory conditions
B. Antiemetic
C. GI stimulant (laxative) for diabetic gastroparesis and to increase GI movement during small bowel intubation or to promote barium movement through GIT. As an anti emetic for PONV, CINV, and GERD. Also stimulates lactation.
D. Enzyme replacement used as an aid to digest and absorb fats, proteins and carbohydrates in people without the ability to generate the native enzymes
E. Laxative for bowel preparation and prevention of constipation after surgery, MI or obstetrical delivery; acute constipation
Laxative for bowel preparation and prevention of constipation after surgery, MI or obstetrical delivery; acute constipation
What are the indications for Dexamethasone?
A. Adjunct to CINV and PONV (with a corticosteroid and/or a 5-HT3 blocker)
B. CINV and AIDs HAART-induced emesis and anorexia, also anorexia in Alzheimer’s patients
C. CINV, RINV and PONV
D. PONV and CINV, also for schizophrenia and non-psychotic anxiolysis.
E. Zillions of other indications. Often used for PONV & CINV (a drug of choice).
Zillions of other indications. Often used for PONV & CINV (a drug of choice).
What are the indications for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
A. Traveler’s diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome
B. Motion sickness
C. PONV; also anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, amnesiac, anticonvulsant
D. Nausea associated with motion sickness; also sedative hypnotic and anti-PD/EPS. Used to treat all types of allergic reactions
E. Motion sickness and PONV. As an adjunct to peptic ulcer therapy and in combo products.
Nausea associated with motion sickness; also sedative hypnotic and anti-PD/EPS. Used to treat all types of allergic reactions
What are the indications for Dronabinol (Marinol)?
A. Zillions of other indications. Often used for PONV & CINV (a drug of choice).
B. CINV, RINV and PONV
C. PONV and CINV, also for schizophrenia and non-psychotic anxiolysis.
D. CINV and AIDs HAART-induced emesis and anorexia, also anorexia in Alzheimer’s patients
E. CINV and PONV
CINV and AIDs HAART-induced emesis and anorexia, also anorexia in Alzheimer’s patients
What are the indications for Famotidine (Pepcid) & Ranitidine (Zantac)?
A. To prevent NSAID related GI ulcers in adults at high risk.
B. Reduce GI hyperacidity, and uric acid cystalluria; adjunct for severe diarrhea as a bicarbonate replacement
C. GERD, gastric ulcer, pathological hypersecretory conditions, in combo with antibiotics to treat Helicobacter pylori infection
D. GERD, GI ulcers, heartburn, pathological hypersecretion syndrome.
E. Short-term ulcer treatment, usually for ulcers due to chemotherapy or radiation (forms a proteinaceous glob over ulcer).
GERD, GI ulcers, heartburn, pathological hypersecretion syndrome.
What are the indications for Ginger?
A. CINV, RINV and PONV
B. Used off label as a rescue anti emetic for severe emesis
C. Motion sickness, PONV, morning sickness, and CINV
D. Adjunct to CINV and PONV (with a corticosteroid and/or a 5-HT3 blocker)
E. Zillions of other indications. Often used for PONV & CINV (a drug of choice).
Motion sickness, PONV, morning sickness, and CINV
What are the indications for Loperamide (Imodium)?
A. Motion sickness
B. Traveler’s diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome
C. Nausea associated with motion sickness; also sedative hypnotic and anti-PD/EPS. Used to treat all types of allergic reactions
D. PONV; also anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, amnesiac, anticonvulsant
E. Motion sickness and PONV. As an adjunct to peptic ulcer therapy and in combo products.
Traveler’s diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome
What are the indications for Lorazepam (Ativan)?
A. PONV; also anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, amnesiac, anticonvulsant
B. Nausea associated with motion sickness; also sedative hypnotic and anti-PD/EPS. Used to treat all types of allergic reactions
C. Traveler’s diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome
D. Motion sickness
E. Motion sickness and PONV. As an adjunct to peptic ulcer therapy and in combo products.
PONV; also anxiolytic, sedative hypnotic, amnesiac, anticonvulsant