NR 565 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
5-HT3 receptor agonists: palonosetron (Aloxi), dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet),
granisetron (Kytril, Sancuso) and ondansetron (Zofran) correct answer
Contraindicated: pts w/ narrow angle glaucoma
Antacids correct answer Contraindicated in the presence of severe abdominal
pain of unknown cause, especially if accompanied by fever
Increase lower esophageal sphincter tone
Administration with other meds should be separated by at least 2 hours
Antidiarrheals Contraindication correct answer toxic megacolon, especially in
those with inflammatory bowel disease
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol): correct answer Contraindicated in children
or teenagers during or after recovery from chickenpox or flu-like illness
Contraindicated for patients with ASA hypersensitivity
should be warned about gray/black stools and black tongue
Black box warning for metoclopramide correct answer tardive dyskinesia
Bulk- Producing laxatives correct answer Caution: pts. w/ narrowed esophageal or
intestinal lumen
, Calcium based antacids correct answer Contraindicated in the presence of
hypercalcemia and renal calculi
Chloride Channel Activators: Lubiprostone (Amitiza) correct answer Adverse
effects: dyspnea
Co-administration of Plavix and Omeprazole correct answer decreases
effectiveness of Plavix by 46%
use PPI w/ less CYP2C19 function such as dexlansoprazole, lansoprazole, and
pantoprazole
Difenoxin w/atropine (Motofen): correct answer The atropine component of
diphenoxylate and difenoxin contraindicates their use in narrow-angle glaucoma
and requires cautious use in prostatic hyperplasia.
Use with extreme caution in children, not recommended for use in children
younger than 12 y/o
diphenoxylate w/atropine (Lomotil): correct answer contraindicates their use in
narrow-angle glaucoma and requires cautious use in prostatic hyperplasia
Use with extreme caution in children, not recommended for use in children
younger than 12 y/o
H2RA Patient Education correct answer Report black tarry stools
5-HT3 receptor agonists: palonosetron (Aloxi), dolasetron mesylate (Anzemet),
granisetron (Kytril, Sancuso) and ondansetron (Zofran) correct answer
Contraindicated: pts w/ narrow angle glaucoma
Antacids correct answer Contraindicated in the presence of severe abdominal
pain of unknown cause, especially if accompanied by fever
Increase lower esophageal sphincter tone
Administration with other meds should be separated by at least 2 hours
Antidiarrheals Contraindication correct answer toxic megacolon, especially in
those with inflammatory bowel disease
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol): correct answer Contraindicated in children
or teenagers during or after recovery from chickenpox or flu-like illness
Contraindicated for patients with ASA hypersensitivity
should be warned about gray/black stools and black tongue
Black box warning for metoclopramide correct answer tardive dyskinesia
Bulk- Producing laxatives correct answer Caution: pts. w/ narrowed esophageal or
intestinal lumen
, Calcium based antacids correct answer Contraindicated in the presence of
hypercalcemia and renal calculi
Chloride Channel Activators: Lubiprostone (Amitiza) correct answer Adverse
effects: dyspnea
Co-administration of Plavix and Omeprazole correct answer decreases
effectiveness of Plavix by 46%
use PPI w/ less CYP2C19 function such as dexlansoprazole, lansoprazole, and
pantoprazole
Difenoxin w/atropine (Motofen): correct answer The atropine component of
diphenoxylate and difenoxin contraindicates their use in narrow-angle glaucoma
and requires cautious use in prostatic hyperplasia.
Use with extreme caution in children, not recommended for use in children
younger than 12 y/o
diphenoxylate w/atropine (Lomotil): correct answer contraindicates their use in
narrow-angle glaucoma and requires cautious use in prostatic hyperplasia
Use with extreme caution in children, not recommended for use in children
younger than 12 y/o
H2RA Patient Education correct answer Report black tarry stools
