MN553 Unit 3 quiz
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Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally
relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-
step therapy would be:
Question 1 options:
Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day
Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day
Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day
Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day
Question 2 (2 points)
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An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment
of chronic constipation. Monitoring with long-term treatment
would include:
Question 2 options:
Electrolytes, including potassium and chloride
Bone mineral density for osteoporosis
Magnesium level
Liver function
Question 3 (2 points)
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The next step in treatment when a patient has been on proton
pump inhibitors twice daily for 12 weeks and not improving is:
Question 3 options:
Add a prokinetic (metoclopramide)
Referral for endoscopy
Switch to another proton pump inhibitor
Add a cytoprotective drug
Question 4 (2 points)
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Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally
relieved with Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate first-
step therapy would be:
Question 1 options:
Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day
Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day
Famotidine (Pepcid) once a day
Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day
Question 2 (2 points)
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An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment
of chronic constipation. Monitoring with long-term treatment
would include:
Question 2 options:
Electrolytes, including potassium and chloride
Bone mineral density for osteoporosis
Magnesium level
Liver function
Question 3 (2 points)
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The next step in treatment when a patient has been on proton
pump inhibitors twice daily for 12 weeks and not improving is:
Question 3 options:
Add a prokinetic (metoclopramide)
Referral for endoscopy
Switch to another proton pump inhibitor
Add a cytoprotective drug
Question 4 (2 points)
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