NURSING 6005 WEEK 6 PHARM
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Question 15. Metoclopramide improves GERD symptoms by:
Reducing acid secretion
Increasing gastric pH
CORRECT Increasing lower esophageal tone
Decreasing lower esophageal tone
Question 16. Patients who are on chronic long-term PPI therapy require monitoring for:
CORRECT Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12, and calcium deficiency
Folate and magnesium deficiency
Elevated uric acid levels leading to gout
Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia
Question 17. Lifestyle changes are the first step in the treatment of GERD. A food that may aggravate
GERD is:
Eggs
Honey Dew
CORRECT Chocolate
Chicken
Question 18. An acceptable first-line treatment for PUD disease with positive H. pylori test is:
Histamine 2 receptor antagonists for four to eight weeks
A PPI twice daily (BID) for twelve weeks until healing is complete
CORRECT A PPI BID plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for fourteen days
A PPI BID and levofloxacin for fourteen days
Question 19. Antacids treat GERD by:
Decreasing lower esophageal tone
CORRECT Increasing gastric pH
Inhibiting gastric acid secretion
Increasing the serum calcium level
Question 20. Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea.
Loperamide:
Can be given to patients of all ages, including infants and children, for viral
gastroenteritis
CORRECT Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
Is the treatment of choice for the diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157
May be used in pregnancy and by lactating women
May need https://www.coursehero.com/file/23883625/week-6-quiz/ Unlock & Download
Magnesium Carbonate-containing antacids may cause gastrointestinal side effects like flatulence & diarrhea.
These side effects are also a result of depletion of vital nutrients mentioned above.
Magnesium Hydroxide-containing antacids may cause gastrointestinal side effects like:
• Stomach cramps
• Upset stomach
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Question 15. Metoclopramide improves GERD symptoms by:
Reducing acid secretion
Increasing gastric pH
CORRECT Increasing lower esophageal tone
Decreasing lower esophageal tone
Question 16. Patients who are on chronic long-term PPI therapy require monitoring for:
CORRECT Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12, and calcium deficiency
Folate and magnesium deficiency
Elevated uric acid levels leading to gout
Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia
Question 17. Lifestyle changes are the first step in the treatment of GERD. A food that may aggravate
GERD is:
Eggs
Honey Dew
CORRECT Chocolate
Chicken
Question 18. An acceptable first-line treatment for PUD disease with positive H. pylori test is:
Histamine 2 receptor antagonists for four to eight weeks
A PPI twice daily (BID) for twelve weeks until healing is complete
CORRECT A PPI BID plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for fourteen days
A PPI BID and levofloxacin for fourteen days
Question 19. Antacids treat GERD by:
Decreasing lower esophageal tone
CORRECT Increasing gastric pH
Inhibiting gastric acid secretion
Increasing the serum calcium level
Question 20. Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea.
Loperamide:
Can be given to patients of all ages, including infants and children, for viral
gastroenteritis
CORRECT Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
Is the treatment of choice for the diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157
May be used in pregnancy and by lactating women
May need https://www.coursehero.com/file/23883625/week-6-quiz/ Unlock & Download
Magnesium Carbonate-containing antacids may cause gastrointestinal side effects like flatulence & diarrhea.
These side effects are also a result of depletion of vital nutrients mentioned above.
Magnesium Hydroxide-containing antacids may cause gastrointestinal side effects like:
• Stomach cramps
• Upset stomach
