APEA GASTRO Proctored Exam Questions And Accurate Answers| 2024.
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Metoclopramide (Reglan), an antiemetic, increases gastric motility by: - correct answer blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors and enhancing the action of acetylcholine
The class of medications most useful in the tx of chemo induced nausea and vomiting is the: - correct answer Serot...
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Metoclopramide (Reglan), an antiemetic, increases gastric motility by: - correct answer blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors and enhancing the action of acetylcholine
The class of medications most useful in the tx of chemo induced nausea and vomiting is the: - correct answer Serotonin receptor antagonists-5-HT3 receptors antagonists ending in -setron
The length of tx for oral metoclopramide should not exceed: - correct answer 12 weeks, for adult use only, risk the development of tardive dyskinesia
For pts who didn't respond to an initial course of triple therapy for H. pylori, an alternate regimen should be prescribed. It would include a PPI &: - correct answer Metronidazole & tetracycline
The following medication should not be administered concomitantly with clopidogrel (Plavix): - correct answer Omeprazole (Prilosec)-reduces the effect of Plavix by blocking the conversion to its active form
The most commonly reported side effect of metronidazole and clarithromycin combination therapy for H. pylori is: - correct answer metallic taste
H. pylori is naturally resistant to: - correct answer Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Which of the following medications is classified as n antihistamine and a phenothiazine? - correct answer Promethazine (Phenergan)
In addition to metoclopramide (Reglan), another prokinetic drug used to improve gastric motility is: - correct answer Erythromycin base (Ery-tab)-enhance emptying the stomach and/or gut and enhance the contractions of the gut
The plasma elimination half-life of esomeprazole (Nexium) is: - correct answer 1-1.5 hours Promethazine (Phenergan) should not be used in children younger than 2 years due to: - correct answer respiratory depression-1st gen antihistamine
A pt who has failed 2 courses of therapy for H. pylori should: - correct answer Receive reinforced education about compliance with meds-often times the cause of tx failure
Rabeprazole (Aciphex), used in the tx of reflux, is classified as a(n): - correct answer PPI
The brand name for famotidine is: - correct answer Pepcid
Pts should be advised to remove the scopolamine patch if an adverse reaction occurs, such as: - correct answer Confusion
Which therapy should be initiated in a pt with moderate C. dif infection who has failed to respond to tx with metronidazole (Flagyl)? - correct answer Oral vancomycin-indicated for the tx of initial episode of mild to mod infection
Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) is indicated for the tx of nausea and vomiting associated with: - correct answer Motion sickness
Promethazine (Phenergan), a 1st gen antihistamine, is contraindicated in the presence of: - correct answer Asthma
Oral promethazine used for the tx of nausea and vomiting should be administered as needed every: - correct answer 4 hours
The scopolamine patch should be applied: - correct answer Behind the ear
Corticosteroids, used in the tx of ulcerative colitis, usually do NOT: - correct answer Increase the effectiveness of antibiotics-decreases effectiveness
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