Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 7 Exam 2026/2027
Updated.
1. Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric acid in thestomach. ANS
Parietal Cells
2. Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release ofgastric juices.
ANS Acetylcholine
3. Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid. ANS Acetyl- choline
binds to chief cells, ECL cells, parietal cells, and G cells to stimulate therelease of gastric
acid in the stomach and small intestines. This is to breakdownfood contents in the
stomach during digestion.
4. Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers. ANS Heli-cobacter
pylori (H. pylori)
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, 5. A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria.Select the drug
below most likely to have played a part in causing this ulcer. ANS Ibuprofen
6. True or False.The pain associated withstomach ulcers is often relieved withfood. ANS False
7. What does IBS stand for? ANS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
8. Select the False statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn
LES loosens
Symptoms can be impacted by diet changes
PPIs are the most effective treatment ANS Synonymous with occasional heartburn
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Updated.
1. Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric acid in thestomach. ANS
Parietal Cells
2. Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release ofgastric juices.
ANS Acetylcholine
3. Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid. ANS Acetyl- choline
binds to chief cells, ECL cells, parietal cells, and G cells to stimulate therelease of gastric
acid in the stomach and small intestines. This is to breakdownfood contents in the
stomach during digestion.
4. Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers. ANS Heli-cobacter
pylori (H. pylori)
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, 5. A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria.Select the drug
below most likely to have played a part in causing this ulcer. ANS Ibuprofen
6. True or False.The pain associated withstomach ulcers is often relieved withfood. ANS False
7. What does IBS stand for? ANS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
8. Select the False statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn
LES loosens
Symptoms can be impacted by diet changes
PPIs are the most effective treatment ANS Synonymous with occasional heartburn
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