GASTROINTESTINAL ACTIVITIES

Question 1

The advice nurse suggests that Derek take some Pepto-Bismol, following the
medication’s label dosages. Which side effect may occur if he takes an amount over the recommended dosage?

Answer 1

black discoloration of the tongue and stool

Question 2

The advice nurse also checks with Derek to see what other medications he is currently taking. The nurse explains that Derek should be cautious with which of the following when taking Pepto-Bismol?

Answer 2

warfarin

Question 3

Which type of diet will the nurse recommend for Derek while he is taking Pepto-Bismol?

Answer 3

bland diet

Question 4

The nurse also inquires about Derek’s history of allergies to medication. Pepto-Bismol should be avoided in patients who are allergic to which drug!

Answer 4

salicylates

Question 5

Helens physician suggests a medication to help prevent nausea and vomiting, Which medication will she be most likely to recommend

Answer 5

meclizine

Question 6

After futher discusion, the physicin thinks that Helen would experience less motion sickness with a Transderm-cop pats
To which area of the body is this patch applied?

Answer 6

behind the ear

Question 7

How many hours prior to her bus trip should Helen apply the Transderm-Scop patch to prevent motion sickness?

Answer 7

4h

Question 8

The physician discusses other options for motion sickness treatment as well. Which medication can be given by IM injection to a patient who already has motion sickness?

Answer 8

dimenhydrinate

Question 9

Which additional instruction regarding the Transderm-Scop patch should the physician give to Helen prior to her bus trip?

Answer 9

Do not cut the patch prior to application

Question 10

With antacids, which of the following applies to administration?

Answer 10

2 h from other medications

Question 11

What is a frequent side effect of calcium carbonate antacids

Answer 11

constipation

Question 12

A patient taking an antispasmodic may experience which side effect?

Answer 12

urinary retention

Question 13

Clostridium difficile infection is primarily caused

Answer 13

by eradication of native intestinal flora by antibiotics or another source

Question 14

a patient complains of constipation, what is the first action that should be taken?

Answer 14

Identify the cause of the constipation

Question 15

interaction of an antiemetic drug with another category of drug can result in a potentiation of a sedative effect. What is the second category of drug?

Answer 15

muscle relaxants

Question 16

For patients who experience constipation directly resulting from opioid use, a new medication that mug help them is

Answer 16

Movantik

Question 17

For patients who experience IBD that presents with severe constipation, which of the following medications can be considered?

Answer 17

Linzess

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 18

PPIs have a longer duration of action than H2 antagonists
because they bind irreversibly.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a use for misoprostol?

Answer 19

taken in combination with ibuprofen to protect the stomach (Duexis)