Week 2 Quiz: NURS 180 / NURS180 (Latest
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What are the therapeutic uses of prokinetic agents when administered intravenously? -
correct answer nvd
What are the therapeutic uses of prokinectic agents when administered orally? -
correct answer gerd and diabetic gastroparesis
Prokinetic agents, when taken orally, are utilized to treat diabetic gastroparesis. What
is diabetic gastroparesis and how do prokinetic agents treat the condition? - correct
answer diabetic gastroparesis is a delay in gastric emptying. for paralyzed bowels,
prokinetic agents promote bowel movement
,List the special remarks for the complications of prokinetic agents. - correct answer -
tardive dyskinesia
- extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
- diarrhea
Extapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are a complication for prokinetic agents. Explain how
prokinetic agents can effect extrapyramidal symtoms (EPS). - correct answer
medications that mess with dopamine or serotonin can lead to the manifestation of
extrapyramidal symptoms such as ticks and twitching
List the special remarks for the precautions/contraindicated of prokinetic agents. -
correct answer - seizure disorders: cannot administer to patients at risk for seizures
because there is a likelihood for increasing risk
, Which substances can interact with prokinetic agents and cannot be administered? -
correct answer alcohol and cns depressants because they can make the patient too
sleepy
List the special remarks for the complications of muscosal protectants. - correct
answer - constipation is the most common complication for mucosal protectants
Why are mucosal protectants taken many times (four times) throughout the day? -
correct answer mucosal protectants are taken many times throughout the day in order
to coat the ulcer and prevent the acid from damaging the ulcer
List the special remarks for the therapeutic use of prostaglandin e analogue. - correct
answer - can be used for long term patient using NSAID
- can be used to increase contraction
2026/2027 Update) | Pharmacology |
Verified Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A | WCU
What are the therapeutic uses of prokinetic agents when administered intravenously? -
correct answer nvd
What are the therapeutic uses of prokinectic agents when administered orally? -
correct answer gerd and diabetic gastroparesis
Prokinetic agents, when taken orally, are utilized to treat diabetic gastroparesis. What
is diabetic gastroparesis and how do prokinetic agents treat the condition? - correct
answer diabetic gastroparesis is a delay in gastric emptying. for paralyzed bowels,
prokinetic agents promote bowel movement
,List the special remarks for the complications of prokinetic agents. - correct answer -
tardive dyskinesia
- extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
- diarrhea
Extapyramidal symptoms (EPS) are a complication for prokinetic agents. Explain how
prokinetic agents can effect extrapyramidal symtoms (EPS). - correct answer
medications that mess with dopamine or serotonin can lead to the manifestation of
extrapyramidal symptoms such as ticks and twitching
List the special remarks for the precautions/contraindicated of prokinetic agents. -
correct answer - seizure disorders: cannot administer to patients at risk for seizures
because there is a likelihood for increasing risk
, Which substances can interact with prokinetic agents and cannot be administered? -
correct answer alcohol and cns depressants because they can make the patient too
sleepy
List the special remarks for the complications of muscosal protectants. - correct
answer - constipation is the most common complication for mucosal protectants
Why are mucosal protectants taken many times (four times) throughout the day? -
correct answer mucosal protectants are taken many times throughout the day in order
to coat the ulcer and prevent the acid from damaging the ulcer
List the special remarks for the therapeutic use of prostaglandin e analogue. - correct
answer - can be used for long term patient using NSAID
- can be used to increase contraction
