Pre 13 GI

Saline laxatives, such as milk of magnesia, work by:

A. Osmotically drawing water into the small intestine
B. Killing constipation causing gut bacteria
C. Lubricating and coating the surface of the feces
D. Increasing peristalsis via nerve stimulation in colon



Drug classes that are useful in treating gastric ulcers include:

A. H2 agonists
B. H1 blockers
C. Proton pump inhibitors
D. Bulk laxatives



Drug classes that are useful in treating gastric ulcers include:

A. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors
B. H1 blockers
C. Antibiotics
D. H2 agonists



Ranitidine may be preferred over cimetidine because:

A. Cimetidine is not available over the counter
B. Ranitidine has fewer drug interactions
C. Ranitidine penetrates into the brain better
D. Cimetidine is taken once daily



Sibutramine is approved for therapy lasting no longer than:

A. 2 weeks
B. 6 weeks
C. 3 months
D. 1 year



Many times you can develop almost a complete list of patient problems and potential problems just by looking at the list of medications the patient takes. Your patient can have either ondansetron or metoclopramide as needed. What problem would these have been prescribed for?

A. Weight loss
B. Nausea or vomiting
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
D. Constipation



Many times you can develop almost a complete list of patient problems and potential problems just by looking at the list of medications the patient takes. Your patient is taking docusate and biscodyl. What problem would these have been prescribed for?

A. Constipation
B. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
C. Weight loss
D. Irritable bowel syndrome



Pancrease should be taken:

A. With meals.
B. 60 minutes before each meal.
C. With grapefruit juice.
D. On an empty stomach.



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