test #3

Question 1

What is the most common area for a peptic ulcer to develop?

Answer 1

1. duodenum

Question 2

What is believed to be the most common cause of a peptic ulcer?

Answer 2

2. Helicobater pylori and NSAIDs

Question 3

Do spicy foods cause ulcers?

Answer 3

3. Not proven

Question 4

What is the treatment for Helicobacter Pylori?

Answer 4

4. Antibiotics (amoxicillin)

Question 5

Where (in the body) do antacids work?

Answer 5

5. In the stomach

Question 6

What are possible adverse reactions to antacids?

Answer 6

6. Interfere with absorption of drugs. Can cause diarrhea, constipation, electrolyte imbalances

Question 7

What do H2 receptor agonists block?

Answer 7

7. Histamine from stimulating acid secreting cells of the stomach

Question 8

What are adsorbents prescribed for?

Answer 8

8. Antidotes for ingestion of toxins – poisoning, overdose

Question 9

How do antiflatulent drugs work?

Answer 9

9. Disperse gas pockets in the GI tract (Maalox, gas x)

Question 10

How do appetite suppressant drugs work?

Answer 10

10. Increase norepinephrine and dopamine, fat blockers bind to lipases, making fat indigestible

Question 11

What are adverse reactions of antidiarrheal drugs?

Answer 11

11. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, drowsiness, fatigue

Question 12

What are diuretics commonly used for?

Answer 12

12. Renal disease, edema, HTN, heart failure

Question 13

Adverse reactions to a diuretic like Thiazide?

Answer 13

13. Reduced blood volume, OH, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia

Question 14

What are the most potent diuretics?

Answer 14

14. Loop diuretics

Question 15

What are Loop diuretics used for?

Answer 15

15. Produce a large amount of urine, increase secretion of sodium, chloride, and water. Edema from renal disease, heptic cirrhosis.

Question 16

What do Loop diuretics contain that may be a problem for some pts.?

Answer 16

16. Contain sulfa- can have allergic reaction

Question 17

Centrally acting muscle relaxants are usually prescribed with what for best results?

Answer 17

17. Rest and PT

Question 18

Where do centrally acting muscle relaxants work?

Answer 18

18. CNS for acute spasm

Question 19

Where do direct acting muscle relaxants work?

Answer 19

19. On the muscle itself- weakens the force of contractions

Question 20

A high level of acetylcholine in the brain can lead to what?

Answer 20

20. Excitatory effect on the CNS – can cause tremors

Question 21

What are the cardinal signs of Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 21

21. Rigid muscles, akinesia, tremors, posture/balance tests

Question 22

Levodopa is normally effective for how long(years)?

Answer 22

22. 3-5 years

Question 23

What is the goal when using barbiturates to treat seizures?

Answer 23

23. To raise the threshold for seizure

Question 24

What are the characteristics of a migraine?

Answer 24

24. Unilateral, pulsing, pounding, aura, sensitivity to light, nausea. Caused by cranial vasodilation

Question 25

How do triptans work to treat migraines?

Answer 25

25. Constricts cranial vessels, controls nausea

Question 26

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 26

26. A,D,E,K

Question 27

What kind of drug is Soma?

Answer 27

27. Centrally acting muscle relaxant

Question 28

A pt may develop withdrawal symptoms by abruptly stopping what medications?

Answer 28

28. Centrally acting muscle relaxants