GI Flashcards
Which of the following is a correctly matched brand and generic? A. Sucralfate (Zantac®) B. Ondansetron (Phenergan®) C. Promethazine (Zofran®) D. Tolterodine (Detrol®)
D. Tolterodine (Detrol®)
Which of the following medications treats duodenal ulcers by forming an ulcer-adherent complex that covers the ulcer site and protects it against further damage? A. Carafate(R) B. Nexium® C. Pepcid® D. Prevacid®
A. Carafate(R)
Which is an important counseling point for the use of Prilosec®?
A. Use only as needed for heart burn
B. May not be taken at the same time as antacids
C. The capsule should be never crushed or chewed
D. Take with food
C. The capsule should be never crushed or chewed
Which of the following is in the same drug class as Zantac®?
A. Prilosec®
B. Pepcid®
C. Nexium®
D. Prevacid®
B. Pepcid®
Ranitidine suppresses gastric acid by inhibiting histamine at the H2 receptors while omeprazole suppresses the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What is the brand name for dicylcomine?
A. Benyl®
B. Lomotil®
C. Reglan®
D. Zofran®
A. Benyl®
Which of the following is a correctly paired medication and indication?
A. Diphenoxylate with atrophine-diarrhea
B. Dicylcomine- GERD
C. Oxybutynin- irritable bowel
D. Prochlorperazine-constipation
A. Diphenoxylate with atrophine-diarrhea
What is the generic name for Enablex®? A. Tolterodine B. Darifenacin C. Oxybutynin D. Solifenacin
B. Darifenacin
What is the mechanism of action for solifenacin? A. Anticholinergic B. Beta-3 adrenergic agonist C. Muscarinic receptor antagonist D. Dopamine receptor antagonist
C. Muscarinic receptor antagonist
hat is one mechanism of action for Regaln? A. Anticholinergic B. Beta-3 adrenergic agonist C. Muscarinic receptor antagonist D. Dopamine receptor antagonist
D. Dopamine receptor antagonist
Which of the following is an important counseling point for oxybutynin?
A. May cause stimulation and exacerbate insomnia
B. If a dose is missed, double the dose at next scheduled dosing time
C. The shell of the ER tablets can be seen in the stool
D. Most common side effect is excess saliva
C. The shell of the ER tablets can be seen in the stool
What is a common adverse effect of tolterodine? A. Dry mouth B. Constipation C. Blurry vision D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is in the same drug class as tolterodine? A. Metoclopramide B. Promethazine C. Solifenacin D. Dicyclomine
C. Solifenacin
What is the mechanism of action for dipheoxylate with atropine?
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist
D. H1 receptor antagonist
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
Solifenacin tablets may be crushed or chewed.
A. True
B. False
B. False