Gastrointorology

Question 1

What does H2 blockers do

Answer 1

Treat gastroesopheal reflux

Inhibits stomach acid production

Question 2

What are Proton pump inhibitors

Answer 2

Lanodprazole (Prevacid)

Question 3

Action of PPI

Answer 3

Inhibit acid production

Question 4

H2 blockers types

Answer 4

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 5

What medications can exacerbate GERD

Answer 5

Calcium Channel Blockers..

Question 6

A patient asks for advice about a medication that will produce rapid relief if he is having heartburn symptoms. What should the nurse practitioner respond

Answer 6

Calcium carbonate

Question 7

What medication may be used to treat GERD if a patient has tried over the counter ranitidine without benefit?

Answer 7

Proton pump inhibitors

pantoprazole

Question 8

What medication could be used to increase appetite in an anorexic patient

Answer 8

Megestrol

Question 9

First line therapy to treat nighttime GERD

Answer 9

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 10

Medication use for ulcerative colitis

Answer 10

Mesalamine (Canasa)

Question 11

Medications used in initial treatment of H Pylori

Answer 11

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Question 12

When should sucralfate be taken

Answer 12

two hours apart from other medications

needs an acidic environment

Question 13

When should Rantidine (Zantac) be taken

Answer 13

30-60 minutes before eating

to inhibit acid production

Question 14

When should Lansoprazole (Prevacid) be taken

Answer 14

Before meal

inhibits the stomachs production of gastric acid

Question 15

What is Misoprostole (Cytotec) used for

Answer 15

Prophylaxis for NSAID-induced ulcers

avoid in pregnant women