Chapter 38, Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. After teaching a group of nursing students about upper gastrointestinal system drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students correctly choose which drug as a gastrointestinal stimulant? A) Ranitidine B) Misoprostol C) Omeprazole D) Metoclopramide Answer: D Rationale: Metoclopramide is classified as a gastrointestinal stimulant. Ranitidine is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Misoprostol is a miscellaneous acid reducer. Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 38 Learning Objective: 1 Cognitive Level: Remember Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 505, Summary Drug Table 2. A nurse has administered trimethobenzamide to a client reporting nausea and vomiting. Which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? A) Acid rebound B) Neurotoxicity C) Blurred vision D) Bone softening Answer: C Rationale: The nurse should monitor the client for blurred vision as an adverse reaction to the trimethobenzamide. Acid rebound is an adverse reaction to calcium carbonate. Neurotoxicity and bone softening are adverse reactions to aluminum carbonate gel. Question format: Multiple Choice Chapter: 38 Learning Objective: 2 Cognitive Level: Apply Client Needs: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-solving Process (Nursing Process) Reference: p. 505, Summary Drug Table