GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT DRUGS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following antiemetics is safe to use in a 4-year-old child?
A.Prochlorperazine (Compazine).
B.Promethazine (Phenergan).
C. Ondansetron (Zofran).
D. Meclizine (Antivert).
C. Ondansetron (Zofran)
Which non-pharmacological intervention is an appropriate lifestyle modification for infants and children?
A.Do not eat within 4-6 hours or going to bed.
B.Anti-reflux maneuvers (elevate the head of the bed).
C. Thicken formula with rice cereal.
D. Supine position postprandially when the infant is awake.
Anti-reflux maneuvers (elevate head of bed).
A 31-year old female has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium). Which of the following is
true regarding loperamide?
A. It may be used in pregnancy and by lactating women.
B. It slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea.
C. It is the treatment of choice for diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157.
D. It can be given to patients of all ages, including infants and children, for viral gastroenteritis.
It slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea.
A 26-year old male presents with complaints of "heartburn" that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium
carbonate). The nurse practitioner diagnoses gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following is an
appropriate first-step therapy?
A. Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day.
B. DASH Diet.
C. Maalox 30ml four times a day.
D. Famotidine (Pepcid) twice a day.
Famotidine (Pepcid) twice a day.
Which of the following antiemetics is safe to use in a 4-year-old child?
A.Prochlorperazine (Compazine).
B.Promethazine (Phenergan).
C. Ondansetron (Zofran).
D. Meclizine (Antivert).
C. Ondansetron (Zofran)
Which non-pharmacological intervention is an appropriate lifestyle modification for infants and children?
A.Do not eat within 4-6 hours or going to bed.
B.Anti-reflux maneuvers (elevate the head of the bed).
C. Thicken formula with rice cereal.
D. Supine position postprandially when the infant is awake.
Anti-reflux maneuvers (elevate head of bed).
A 31-year old female has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium). Which of the following is
true regarding loperamide?
A. It may be used in pregnancy and by lactating women.
B. It slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea.
C. It is the treatment of choice for diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157.
D. It can be given to patients of all ages, including infants and children, for viral gastroenteritis.
It slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea.
A 26-year old male presents with complaints of "heartburn" that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium
carbonate). The nurse practitioner diagnoses gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following is an
appropriate first-step therapy?
A. Metoclopramide (Reglan) four times a day.
B. DASH Diet.
C. Maalox 30ml four times a day.
D. Famotidine (Pepcid) twice a day.
Famotidine (Pepcid) twice a day.
