GASTROINTESTINAL PHARMACOLOGY
BOARD EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED
PASS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is HCL? Answer: Hydrochloric acid (HCL) helps break down
food.
● What happens with repeated reflux of HCL? Answer: It can lead to
ulcers or mucosal breakdown, which can cause gastrointestinal
infections.
● What happens to the GI system as we age? Answer: The GI system
slows, the stomach lining thins, leading to more peptic ulcers and issues
with constipation.
● What are bulk forming laxatives best for? Answer: They are best for
patients needing to increase stool bulk, resembling dietary fiber.
● What is the action of lubricant laxatives? Answer: They increase
water in fecal mass to ease the passage of stool.
● What are osmotic laxatives contraindicated in? Answer: They are
contraindicated in patients with hypertension, edema, or congestive heart
failure.
BOARD EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED
PASS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● What is HCL? Answer: Hydrochloric acid (HCL) helps break down
food.
● What happens with repeated reflux of HCL? Answer: It can lead to
ulcers or mucosal breakdown, which can cause gastrointestinal
infections.
● What happens to the GI system as we age? Answer: The GI system
slows, the stomach lining thins, leading to more peptic ulcers and issues
with constipation.
● What are bulk forming laxatives best for? Answer: They are best for
patients needing to increase stool bulk, resembling dietary fiber.
● What is the action of lubricant laxatives? Answer: They increase
water in fecal mass to ease the passage of stool.
● What are osmotic laxatives contraindicated in? Answer: They are
contraindicated in patients with hypertension, edema, or congestive heart
failure.
