GI Drugs

Question 1

This drug class is used to treat peptic ulcers
A)Omeprazole
B)Azalastine
C)Famotidine
D)Zofran

Answer 1

Omeprazole

Question 2

This drug MOA blocks histamine at H2 receptor on the parietal cell
A)Pantoprazole
B)Sucralfate
C)Famotidine
D)Phenergan

Answer 2

Famotidine

Question 3

This drug forms a complex by binding with positively charged proteins in exudates, forming a viscous paste-like ,adhesive substance.
A)Metoclopromide
B)Famotidine
C)Sucralfate
D)Omeprazole

Answer 3

Sucralfate

Question 4

Serious dehydration in kids less than 2 is a black box warning for this drug
A)Dicyclomine
B)Rifixamin
C)Pantoprazole
D)Linaclotide

Answer 4

Linaclotide

Question 5

Administer this drug 30 mins before a meal
A)Famotidine
B)Ezetimibe
C)Prontonix
D)Compazine

Answer 5

Prontonix

Question 6

This drug works by pulling water into the stool,it acts as an osmotic agent
A) Miralax
B)Omeprazole
C)Lomotil
D)none of the above

Answer 6

Miralax

Question 7

This drug should be limited to 14 days for irritable bowel syndrome
A)Bentyl
B)Polyethylene glycol
C)Rifixamin
D)Linzess

Answer 7

Rifixamin

Question 8

This drug is indicated for IBS and it works by blocking Ach at muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle
A)Pantoprazole
B)Atropine
C)Amitzia
D)Dicyclomine

Answer 8

Dicyclomine

Question 9

A major contraindication for these drugs is GI obstruction
A)Linaclotide and Lubiprostone
B)Lansoprazole and Dicyclomine
C)Diohenoxylate and Atropine
D)Promethazine and Prochlorperazine

Answer 9

Linaclotide and Lubiprostone

Question 10

An adverse reaction of this drug is an increased risk of resistant infections
A)Xifaxan
B)Omeprazole
C)Both A and B
D)A only
E)None of the above

Answer 10

Both A and B

Question 11

Counseling patients on the anticholinergic side effects of this drugs include dizziness,dry mouth and blurred vision
A)Dicyclomine
B)Dexlansoprazole
C)Promethazine
D)Zofran

Answer 11

Dicyclomine

Question 12

This drug should only be used under the direction of a healthcare provider if kidney disease is present
A)Prilosec
B)Polyethylene glycol
C)Sucralfate
D)Famotidine

Answer 12

Polyethylene glycol

Question 13

Atropinism is a serious ADR for this drug
A)Miralax
B)Lomotil
C)Bentyl
C)Ranitidine

Answer 13

Lomotil

Question 14

This drug works by forming a viscous paste-like, adhesive substance that lines the gastric walls protecting it from peptic acid,pepsin and bile salts
A)Famotidine
B)Diphenoxylate/atropine
C)Sucralfate
D)Rabeprazole

Answer 14

Sucralfate

Question 15

B12 deficiency and tachyphylaxsis are common ADRs for this drugs
A)Famotidine
B)Omeprazole
C)Zofran
D)Compazine

Answer 15

Famotidine

Question 16

Nausea and diarrhea are common ADRs for this drug
A)Lubiprostone
B)Esomeprazole
C)Dicyclomine
D)Lomotil

Answer 16

Lubiprostone

Question 17

Tardive dyskinesia(EPS) is a black box warning for this drug
A)Phenergan
B)Metoclopramide
C)Dexilant
D)Aciphex

Answer 17

Metoclopramide

Question 18

This drug is contraindicated in children less than 2 years and patients that have compromised respiratory functions
A) Ondansetron
B)Sucralfate
C)Zantac
D)Promethazine

Answer 18

Promethazine

Question 19

Elderly patients with dementia is a black box warning if they are on this drug
A)Famotidine
B)Diphenoxylate
C)Prochloperazine
D)Prilosec

Answer 19

Prochlorperazine

Question 20

Hypocalcemia and B12 deficiency are common ADRs in this drug
A)Zofran
B)Lomotil
C)Golytely
D)Pantoprazole

Answer 20

Pantoprazole

Question 21

A black box warning of respiratory depression in children under 2 and severe tissue injury are indicated for this drug
A)Metoclopramide
B)Linaclotide
C)Phenergan
D)Rifaximin

Answer 21

Phenergan

Question 22

This drug acts by antagonizing 5-HT3 receptors blocking serotonin in the gut and centrally in the CTZ
A)Compazine
B)Latanoprost
C)Ondansetron
D)Prochloroperazine

Answer 22

Ondansetron

Question 23

This drug should not be taken on an empty stomach is a key counseling point for:
A)Esomeprazole
B) Metoclopramide
C)Sucralfate
D)Pepcid

Answer 23

Pepcid

Question 24

This drug antagonizes dopamine and enhances response to AcH in upper GI tract and blocks signals to CTZ to trigger vomiting
A) Metoclopramide
B)Polyethylene glycol
C) Ranitidine
D)Rabeprazole

Answer 24

Metoclopramide

Question 25

Which of the following drugs are on the beers and kids list. Select all that apply
A)Promethazine
B)Ondansetron
C)Prochlorperazine
D) Diphenoxylate /atropine
E)Linzess

Answer 25

Promethazine
Prochlorperazine
Diphenoxylate/atropine

Question 26

Which of the following drug(s) is indicated for opioid induced constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation.Select all that apply
A)Rifaximin
B)Lubiprostone
C)Dicyclomine
D)Linaclotide

Answer 26

Lubiprostone
Linaclotide

Question 27

Bone fracture, interstitial nephritis and infections are common ADRs for this

Answer 27

Omeprazole

Question 28

MOA of this drug includes the activation of chloride channels that increase intestinal fluid and improve fecal transit

Answer 28

Lubiprostone

Question 29

MOA includes increasing cGMP levels secreting chloride and bicarbonate secretion into the intestinal lumen. This increases intestinal fluid and GI tract is accelerated

Answer 29

Linaclotide

Question 30

Orthostatic hypotension and delirium are common ADRs for :
A)Prochlorperazine
B)Zofran
C)Reglan
D)Linzess

Answer 30

Prochlorperazine