NURS 329 CERTIFICATION REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A patient is prescribed cimetidine [Tagamet] and aluminum hydroxide
[Maalox] for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. What should the nurse
teach the patient to do?
A.Drink an 8-ounce glass of water when taking these medications.
B.Take the medications together to enhance their effectiveness.
C.Take the Tagamet 2 hours before the Maalox.
D.Wait at least 1 hour between administration of the two medications.
Answer: D.Wait at least 1 hour between administration of the two
medications.
◉ Which medication is used to promote gastric ulcer healing by
providing a protective barrier?
A.Cimetidine
B.Misoprostol
C.Omeprazole
D.Sucralfate Answer: D.Sucralfate
,◉ The nurse identifies which of the following as the most common type
of laxative abused by the general public?
A.Magnesium hydroxide [Milk of Magnesia]
B.Docusate sodium [Colace]
C.Bisacodyl [Dulcolax]
D.Polyethylene glycol [MiraLax] Answer: C.Bisacodyl [Dulcolax]
◉ A patient is prescribed bisacodyl. Which of the following should the
nurse include in patient teaching?
A.Your urine will turn orange-brown when taking this medication.
B.Crush the bisacodyl tablet and sprinkle it on your food.
C.Chew the bisacodyl tablet.
D.Do not take the bisacodyl with an antacid. Answer: D.Do not take the
bisacodyl with an antacid.
◉ The nurse identifies which of the following laxatives as having the
added response of ridding the body of ammonia?
A.Polyethylene glycol
B.Lactulose
C.Lubiprostone
,D.Mineral oil Answer: B.Lactulose
◉ A patient is experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which
prescribed medication would be most effective for this patient?
A.Ondansetron [Zofran]
B.Prochlorperazine [Compazine]
C.Dexamethasone [Decadron]
D.Promethazine [Phenergan] Answer: A.Ondansetron [Zofran]
◉ Which statement about metoclopramide [Reglan] does the nurse
identify as true?
A.This med is NEVER used for GERD
B.This is a great medicine to use if there is a bowel obstruction or
perforation.
C. It should be given 30 minutes prior to a meal for best effects.
It only works if given with an H2RA Answer: C. It should be given 30
minutes prior to a meal for best effects.
◉ A patient with irritable bowel syndrome is prescribed alosetron
[Lotronex]. Before this drug is administered, it is most important for the
nurse to do what?
, A.Assess for abdominal bruits.
B.Check serum potassium and sodium levels.
C.Ask the patient about any problems with constipation.
D.Mix the powder in 8 ounces of fruit juice. Answer: C.Ask the patient
about any problems with constipation.
◉ A patient with diabetes has been experiencing episodes of abdominal
pain, nausea, and vomiting of undigested food, especially at night.
Metoclopramide (Reglan) 10mg orally four times/day is prescribed.
Because the drug promotes gastric motility, the nurse would expect to
administer the doses within which time frame?
a. After meals and at bedtime
b. Before meals and at bedtime
c. Every 6 hours
d. With meals and at bedtime Answer: b. Before meals and at bedtime
◉ What is the primary reason why Lomotil, an antidiarrheal drug,
contains atropine in addition to diphenoxylate?
a. Its adverse effects limit abuse of the drug
b. It antagonizes the opiate effect
c. It inhibits gastric acid secretion
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ A patient is prescribed cimetidine [Tagamet] and aluminum hydroxide
[Maalox] for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. What should the nurse
teach the patient to do?
A.Drink an 8-ounce glass of water when taking these medications.
B.Take the medications together to enhance their effectiveness.
C.Take the Tagamet 2 hours before the Maalox.
D.Wait at least 1 hour between administration of the two medications.
Answer: D.Wait at least 1 hour between administration of the two
medications.
◉ Which medication is used to promote gastric ulcer healing by
providing a protective barrier?
A.Cimetidine
B.Misoprostol
C.Omeprazole
D.Sucralfate Answer: D.Sucralfate
,◉ The nurse identifies which of the following as the most common type
of laxative abused by the general public?
A.Magnesium hydroxide [Milk of Magnesia]
B.Docusate sodium [Colace]
C.Bisacodyl [Dulcolax]
D.Polyethylene glycol [MiraLax] Answer: C.Bisacodyl [Dulcolax]
◉ A patient is prescribed bisacodyl. Which of the following should the
nurse include in patient teaching?
A.Your urine will turn orange-brown when taking this medication.
B.Crush the bisacodyl tablet and sprinkle it on your food.
C.Chew the bisacodyl tablet.
D.Do not take the bisacodyl with an antacid. Answer: D.Do not take the
bisacodyl with an antacid.
◉ The nurse identifies which of the following laxatives as having the
added response of ridding the body of ammonia?
A.Polyethylene glycol
B.Lactulose
C.Lubiprostone
,D.Mineral oil Answer: B.Lactulose
◉ A patient is experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea. Which
prescribed medication would be most effective for this patient?
A.Ondansetron [Zofran]
B.Prochlorperazine [Compazine]
C.Dexamethasone [Decadron]
D.Promethazine [Phenergan] Answer: A.Ondansetron [Zofran]
◉ Which statement about metoclopramide [Reglan] does the nurse
identify as true?
A.This med is NEVER used for GERD
B.This is a great medicine to use if there is a bowel obstruction or
perforation.
C. It should be given 30 minutes prior to a meal for best effects.
It only works if given with an H2RA Answer: C. It should be given 30
minutes prior to a meal for best effects.
◉ A patient with irritable bowel syndrome is prescribed alosetron
[Lotronex]. Before this drug is administered, it is most important for the
nurse to do what?
, A.Assess for abdominal bruits.
B.Check serum potassium and sodium levels.
C.Ask the patient about any problems with constipation.
D.Mix the powder in 8 ounces of fruit juice. Answer: C.Ask the patient
about any problems with constipation.
◉ A patient with diabetes has been experiencing episodes of abdominal
pain, nausea, and vomiting of undigested food, especially at night.
Metoclopramide (Reglan) 10mg orally four times/day is prescribed.
Because the drug promotes gastric motility, the nurse would expect to
administer the doses within which time frame?
a. After meals and at bedtime
b. Before meals and at bedtime
c. Every 6 hours
d. With meals and at bedtime Answer: b. Before meals and at bedtime
◉ What is the primary reason why Lomotil, an antidiarrheal drug,
contains atropine in addition to diphenoxylate?
a. Its adverse effects limit abuse of the drug
b. It antagonizes the opiate effect
c. It inhibits gastric acid secretion
