NURS 1140 Pharm Final Exam EAQs with Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update
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NURS 1140
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NURS 1140
Which drug class hastens emptying of the stomach when administered to a patient for
treatment of a stomach disorder?
A. Antacids
B. Prokinetic agents
C. Proton pump inhibitors
D. Histamine-2 antagonists - Answer B. Prokinetic agents
NURS 1140 Pharm Final Exam EAQs with
Questions and Correct Answers| Latest Update
Which drug class hastens emptying of the stomach when administered to a patient for
treatment of a stomach disorder?
A. Antacids
B. Prokinetic agents
C. Proton pump inhibitors
D. Histamine-2 antagonists - Answer B. Prokinetic agents
Which intervention may help decrease the unpleasant chalky taste associated with
taking an antacid tablet?
A. Take half the dose of medication.
B. Change the brand and flavor of the medication.
C. Take the tablets along with antacid oral solution.
D. Report to the healthcare provider immediately. - Answer B. Change the brand and
flavor of the medication.
Which statement is true regarding sucralfate (Carafate)?
A. Sucralfate (Carafate) can induce diarrhea as an adverse effect
B. Sucralfate (Carafate) is a prokinetic agent that is used to treat duodenal ulcers.
C. Sucralfate (Carafate) treats ulcers by inhibiting gastric secretions and altering gastric
pH.
D. Sucralfate (Carafate) is prescribed to patients who cannot tolerate other forms of
antiulcer therapy. - Answer D. Sucralfate (Carafate) is prescribed to patients who cannot
tolerate other forms of antiulcer therapy.
, A patient asks the nurse if there is a medication to help decrease the risk of a peptic
ulcer due to long-term nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) use. Which drug
does the nurse identify as a possibility?
A. Cimetidine (Tagamet HB)
B. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
C. Pantoprazole (Protonix)
D. Metoclopramide (Reglan) - Answer B. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Which common adverse effect is associated with famotidine?
A. Dizziness
B. Anorexia
C. Jaundice
D. Mild gynecomastia - Answer A. Dizziness
Which medication is used to treat gastric reflux esophagitis?
A. Sucralfate (Carafate)
B. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
C. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
D. Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) - Answer C. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Which basic principle does the nurse consider when scheduling the administration of
drugs used to treat patients with GERD or peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
A. These drugs must be given with meals or snacks.
B. Individualized scheduling is required to avoid drug interactions.
C. These drugs are taken only in the presence of active symptomatology.
D. Significant fluid and electrolyte imbalances are associated with these drugs. - Answer
B. Individualized scheduling is required to avoid drug interactions
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