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Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers 3rd Edition by Teri Moser Woo

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Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   Many patients self-medicate with antacids. Which patients should be counseled to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing with their provider or a pharmacist first?

A. Patients with kidney stones
B. Pregnant patients
C. Patients with heartburn
D. Post-menopausal women

 

 

____     2.   Patients taking antacids should be educated regarding these drugs, including:

A. They may cause constipation or diarrhea
B. Many are high in sodium
C. Separate antacids from other medications by 1 hour
D. All of the above

 

 

____     3.   Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea. Loperamide:

A. Can be given to all age patients, including infants and children, for viral gastroenteritis
B. Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
C. Is the treatment of choice for the diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157
D. May be used in pregnancy and by lactating women

 

 

____     4.   Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) is a common OTC remedy for gastrointestinal complaints. Bismuth subsalicylate:

A. May lead to toxicity if taken with aspirin
B. Is contraindicated in children with flu-like illness
C. Has antimicrobial effects against bacterial and viral enteropathogens
D. All of the above

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

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