Week 2 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to block H2 receptors in the
stomach in order to suppress the secretion of gastric acid. - correct answer h2
receptor antagonists (H2RA)
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to neutralize or reduce the
acidity of gastric acid. - correct answer antacids
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to
1. block dopamine and serotonin receptors to stop vomiting
2. augment action of acetylcholine (ACh) to cause an increase in upper GI motility,
increasing peristalsis - correct answer metoclopramide
,The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to turn into a jelly-like
protective barrier that adheres to an ulcer to protect it from further injury. - correct
answer sucralfate
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to
1. suppress gastric acid secretion and increase protective mucus
2. act as prostaglandin by increasing protective mucus - correct answer prostaglandin
e analogue
The ultimate goal of these three classes of medications is to lower stomach acid. -
correct answer proton pump inhibitors (PPI), h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA), antacids
This class of medication is to be taken by mouth once daily before breakfast and can be
administered intravenously. Provide the name of the class of medication along with its
, prototype in the following format: class (prototype). - correct answer proton pump
inhibitors (omeprazole)
List the special remarks for the therapeutic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). -
correct answer - proton pump inhibitors are designed for the short term therapy of
PUD and GERD which lasts for 4 to 8 weeks
List the special remarks for the complications of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). -
correct answer - in the short term therapy of proton pump inhibitors, the most
common complication is headache
- in the long term therapy of proton pump inhibitors, the complications are pneumonia,
osteoporosis, rebound acid hypersecretion, and c-diff
Describe the phenomena of the complications that come with the long term therapy of
proton pump inhibitors. - correct answer gastric acid kills bacteria and can influence
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to block H2 receptors in the
stomach in order to suppress the secretion of gastric acid. - correct answer h2
receptor antagonists (H2RA)
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to neutralize or reduce the
acidity of gastric acid. - correct answer antacids
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to
1. block dopamine and serotonin receptors to stop vomiting
2. augment action of acetylcholine (ACh) to cause an increase in upper GI motility,
increasing peristalsis - correct answer metoclopramide
,The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to turn into a jelly-like
protective barrier that adheres to an ulcer to protect it from further injury. - correct
answer sucralfate
The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to
1. suppress gastric acid secretion and increase protective mucus
2. act as prostaglandin by increasing protective mucus - correct answer prostaglandin
e analogue
The ultimate goal of these three classes of medications is to lower stomach acid. -
correct answer proton pump inhibitors (PPI), h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA), antacids
This class of medication is to be taken by mouth once daily before breakfast and can be
administered intravenously. Provide the name of the class of medication along with its
, prototype in the following format: class (prototype). - correct answer proton pump
inhibitors (omeprazole)
List the special remarks for the therapeutic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). -
correct answer - proton pump inhibitors are designed for the short term therapy of
PUD and GERD which lasts for 4 to 8 weeks
List the special remarks for the complications of proton pump inhibitors (PPI). -
correct answer - in the short term therapy of proton pump inhibitors, the most
common complication is headache
- in the long term therapy of proton pump inhibitors, the complications are pneumonia,
osteoporosis, rebound acid hypersecretion, and c-diff
Describe the phenomena of the complications that come with the long term therapy of
proton pump inhibitors. - correct answer gastric acid kills bacteria and can influence
