PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Which of the following is an action of loperamide (Imodium)?
Select one:
a. suppresses bowel motility
b. reduces fluid absorption from the intestine
c. increases frequency of defecation
d. increases fluid secretion into the intestine - correct answer-a.
suppresses bowel motility
Which of the following medications would help protect the
gastric mucosa to reduce peptic ulcer disease when a patient is
on an NSAID?
Select one:
a. misoprostol (Cytotec)
b. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
c. Ranitidine (Zantac)
d. Famotidine (Pepcid) - correct answer-a. misoprostol
(Cytotec)
,Which of the following should the patient taking a stimulant
laxative be taught?
Select one:
a. Long term use of laxatives increases bowel tone.
b. Laxatives are not habit forming.
c. Water intake should be decreased.
d. Opioid induced constipation is a legitimate use. - correct
answer-d. Opioid induced constipation is a legitimate use.
Which of these may be caused by antacids that contain
aluminum?
Select one:
a. Intestinal flatulence
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Abdominal cramping - correct answer-c. Constipation
Which of these should the nurse assess for a client who is
taking diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)?
Select one:
a. Fluid and electrolyte levels
b. Last bowel movement
c. Bowel sounds
,d. All of the above - correct answer-d. All of the above
A client is being treated for H. pylori with three medications.
The client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take all of the
medications. The nurse would be correct in responding, "H.
pylori is most effectively treated with more than one drug, so
the client should take all the medications as prescribed."
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
A patient is ordered to receive Tagamet 0.6 g p.o. It is available
as 400 mg per tablet, so the nurse will give 2.5 tablets.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-False
Antacids can affect the absorption of many other drugs and
may need to be given at different times.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
, Sucralfate promotes peptic ulcer healing by coating the ulcer to
form a protective barrier against pepsin and acid.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
Surfactant laxatives produce a soft stool immediately after
onset of treatment.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-False
Proton pump inhibitors supress gastric acid secretion.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
Laxatives are contraindicated for a patient who has a bowel
obstruction.
Select one:
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Which of the following is an action of loperamide (Imodium)?
Select one:
a. suppresses bowel motility
b. reduces fluid absorption from the intestine
c. increases frequency of defecation
d. increases fluid secretion into the intestine - correct answer-a.
suppresses bowel motility
Which of the following medications would help protect the
gastric mucosa to reduce peptic ulcer disease when a patient is
on an NSAID?
Select one:
a. misoprostol (Cytotec)
b. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
c. Ranitidine (Zantac)
d. Famotidine (Pepcid) - correct answer-a. misoprostol
(Cytotec)
,Which of the following should the patient taking a stimulant
laxative be taught?
Select one:
a. Long term use of laxatives increases bowel tone.
b. Laxatives are not habit forming.
c. Water intake should be decreased.
d. Opioid induced constipation is a legitimate use. - correct
answer-d. Opioid induced constipation is a legitimate use.
Which of these may be caused by antacids that contain
aluminum?
Select one:
a. Intestinal flatulence
b. Diarrhea
c. Constipation
d. Abdominal cramping - correct answer-c. Constipation
Which of these should the nurse assess for a client who is
taking diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)?
Select one:
a. Fluid and electrolyte levels
b. Last bowel movement
c. Bowel sounds
,d. All of the above - correct answer-d. All of the above
A client is being treated for H. pylori with three medications.
The client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take all of the
medications. The nurse would be correct in responding, "H.
pylori is most effectively treated with more than one drug, so
the client should take all the medications as prescribed."
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
A patient is ordered to receive Tagamet 0.6 g p.o. It is available
as 400 mg per tablet, so the nurse will give 2.5 tablets.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-False
Antacids can affect the absorption of many other drugs and
may need to be given at different times.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
, Sucralfate promotes peptic ulcer healing by coating the ulcer to
form a protective barrier against pepsin and acid.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
Surfactant laxatives produce a soft stool immediately after
onset of treatment.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-False
Proton pump inhibitors supress gastric acid secretion.
Select one:
True
False - correct answer-True
Laxatives are contraindicated for a patient who has a bowel
obstruction.
Select one:
