Practice Questions- Peptic Ulcer/GERD,
With Complete Solution 2024/2025.
Which medications are most likely to be included in a dual drug therapy program
for peptic ulcer disease from H. pylori?
A) Omeprazole and clarithromycin
B) Tetracycline and metronidazole
C) Ranitidine and amoxicillin
D) Ciprofloxacin and sucralfate
A
The nurse has taught a patient about sucralfate (Carafate). Which statement
indicates that the patient requires further teaching?
A) "I need to increase my fluid intake."
B) "I need to report pain or vomiting of blood."
C) "I need to take Carafate 30 minutes after meals."
D) "I need to take Maalox 30 minutes before or after Carafate."
C
An older adult patient reports taking aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) on a daily
basis to relieve symptoms of GERD. The nurse needs to evaluate for which
condition?
A) Constipation
B) Diarrhea
C) Flatulence
D) Abdominal pain
D
When administering the histamine2 blocker ranitidine (Zantac), the nurse will
A) monitor laboratory results because ranitidine decreases the effect of oral
anticoagulants.
B) separate ranitidine (Zantac) and antacid dosage by at least 1 hour if possible.
C) teach the patient to avoid foods rich in vitamin B12
D) expect a reduction in the patient's pain to occur after 5 days of therapy.
B
A patient with a gastric ulcer is ordered sucralfate (Carafate). This medication
works to
A) calm the patient to reduce acid production.
B) block the H2 receptors.
C) neutralize the gastric acids.
D) coat the gastric lining.
D
A primary care provider who is considering the various pharmacologic options
for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease should understand that which of the
following drugs require monitoring of the patient's phosphorus levels?
A.) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
, B.) Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
C.) Sucralfate (Carafate)
D.) Ranitidine (Zantac)
B
A health care professional is caring for an older adult patient who is about to
begin taking cimetidine (Tagamet) to treat duodenal ulcer. The health care
professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse
reactions?
A.) Lethargy
B.) Cellulitis
C.) Dry mouth
D.) Myalgia
A
A health care professional is caring for a patient who takes phenytoin (Dilantin)
for a seizure disorder and is about to begin sucralfate (Carafate) therapy to treat a
duodenal ulcer. The health care professional should tell the patient to take the
drugs at least 2 hr apart because:
A.) phenytoin increases the metabolism of sucralfate
B.) phenytoin reduces the effectiveness of sucralfate
C.) sucralfate increases the risk of phenytoin toxicity
D.) sucralfate interferes with the absorption of phenytoin
D
When talking with a patient about taking psyllium (Metamucil) to treat
constipation, the health care professional should include which of the following
instructions? (Select all that apply).
A.) Expect results in 6 to 12 hr
B.) Urinate every 4 hr
C.) Take the drug with at least 8 oz of fluid
D.) Avoid activities that require alertness
E.) Increase fluid and fiber intake
C, E
A primary care provider should use caution when prescribing bisacodyl
(Dulcolax) for a patient who has:
A.) anorexia nervosa
B.) myelosupression
C.) hypomagnesemia
D.) diabetes mellitus
A
A health care professional is caring for a patient who has recently had a
myocardial infarction and is about to begin taking docusate sodium (Colace). The
health care professional should explain that docusate sodium will have which of
the following therapeutic effects?
A.) Reduces inflammation
B.) Reduces gastric acid
C.) Prevents diarrhea
D.) Prevents straining
With Complete Solution 2024/2025.
Which medications are most likely to be included in a dual drug therapy program
for peptic ulcer disease from H. pylori?
A) Omeprazole and clarithromycin
B) Tetracycline and metronidazole
C) Ranitidine and amoxicillin
D) Ciprofloxacin and sucralfate
A
The nurse has taught a patient about sucralfate (Carafate). Which statement
indicates that the patient requires further teaching?
A) "I need to increase my fluid intake."
B) "I need to report pain or vomiting of blood."
C) "I need to take Carafate 30 minutes after meals."
D) "I need to take Maalox 30 minutes before or after Carafate."
C
An older adult patient reports taking aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) on a daily
basis to relieve symptoms of GERD. The nurse needs to evaluate for which
condition?
A) Constipation
B) Diarrhea
C) Flatulence
D) Abdominal pain
D
When administering the histamine2 blocker ranitidine (Zantac), the nurse will
A) monitor laboratory results because ranitidine decreases the effect of oral
anticoagulants.
B) separate ranitidine (Zantac) and antacid dosage by at least 1 hour if possible.
C) teach the patient to avoid foods rich in vitamin B12
D) expect a reduction in the patient's pain to occur after 5 days of therapy.
B
A patient with a gastric ulcer is ordered sucralfate (Carafate). This medication
works to
A) calm the patient to reduce acid production.
B) block the H2 receptors.
C) neutralize the gastric acids.
D) coat the gastric lining.
D
A primary care provider who is considering the various pharmacologic options
for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease should understand that which of the
following drugs require monitoring of the patient's phosphorus levels?
A.) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
, B.) Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
C.) Sucralfate (Carafate)
D.) Ranitidine (Zantac)
B
A health care professional is caring for an older adult patient who is about to
begin taking cimetidine (Tagamet) to treat duodenal ulcer. The health care
professional should tell the patient to report which of the following adverse
reactions?
A.) Lethargy
B.) Cellulitis
C.) Dry mouth
D.) Myalgia
A
A health care professional is caring for a patient who takes phenytoin (Dilantin)
for a seizure disorder and is about to begin sucralfate (Carafate) therapy to treat a
duodenal ulcer. The health care professional should tell the patient to take the
drugs at least 2 hr apart because:
A.) phenytoin increases the metabolism of sucralfate
B.) phenytoin reduces the effectiveness of sucralfate
C.) sucralfate increases the risk of phenytoin toxicity
D.) sucralfate interferes with the absorption of phenytoin
D
When talking with a patient about taking psyllium (Metamucil) to treat
constipation, the health care professional should include which of the following
instructions? (Select all that apply).
A.) Expect results in 6 to 12 hr
B.) Urinate every 4 hr
C.) Take the drug with at least 8 oz of fluid
D.) Avoid activities that require alertness
E.) Increase fluid and fiber intake
C, E
A primary care provider should use caution when prescribing bisacodyl
(Dulcolax) for a patient who has:
A.) anorexia nervosa
B.) myelosupression
C.) hypomagnesemia
D.) diabetes mellitus
A
A health care professional is caring for a patient who has recently had a
myocardial infarction and is about to begin taking docusate sodium (Colace). The
health care professional should explain that docusate sodium will have which of
the following therapeutic effects?
A.) Reduces inflammation
B.) Reduces gastric acid
C.) Prevents diarrhea
D.) Prevents straining
