NURS 1140 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM

NURS 1140 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM

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Which drug class hastens emptying of the stomach when administered to a patient for treatment of a stomach disorder?

• Antacids
• Prokinetic agents
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Histamine-2 antagonists - ANSWER-B. Prokinetic agents

Which intervention may help decrease the unpleasant chalky taste associated with taking an antacid tablet?

• Take half the dose of medication.
• Change the brand and flavor of the medication.
• Take the tablets along with antacid oral solution.
• Report to the healthcare provider immediately. - ANSWER-B. Change the

brand and flavor of the medication.

Which statement is true regarding sucralfate (Carafate)?

• Sucralfate (Carafate) can induce diarrhea as an adverse effect
• Sucralfate (Carafate) is a prokinetic agent that is used to treat duodenal ulcers.
• Sucralfate (Carafate) treats ulcers by inhibiting gastric secretions and altering

gastric pH. 1 / 4

• 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?

• Cimetidine (Tagamet HB)
• Misoprostol (Cytotec)
• Pantoprazole (Protonix)
• Metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER-B. Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Which common adverse effect is associated with famotidine?

• Dizziness
• Anorexia
• Jaundice
• Mild gynecomastia - ANSWER-A. Dizziness

Which medication is used to treat gastric reflux esophagitis?

• Sucralfate (Carafate)
• Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• Metoclopramide (Reglan)
• 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)?

• These drugs must be given with meals or snacks. 2 / 4

• Individualized scheduling is required to avoid drug interactions.
• These drugs are taken only in the presence of active symptomatology.
• Significant fluid and electrolyte imbalances are associated with these drugs. -

ANSWER-B. Individualized scheduling is required to avoid drug interactions

A patient is diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis. Which medication does the nurse recognize as appropriate in treating a patient with diabetic gastroparesis?

• Omeprazole
• Dexlansoprazole
• Metoclopramide
• Famotidine - ANSWER-C. Metoclopramide

Which medication class can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents to eradicate a Helicobacter pylori infection?

• Antacids
• Prokinetic agents
• Proton pump inhibitors
• Gastrointestinal prostaglandins - ANSWER-C. Proton pump inhibitors

Which medication may cause breast soreness and gynecomastia?

• Cimetidine (Tagamet)
• Misoprostol (Cytotec)
• Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• Metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER-A. Cimetidine (Tagamet)

Which medication when given to a patient taking a proton pump inhibitor may cause nystagmus? 3 / 4

• Clopidogrel (Plavix)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Sucralfate (Carafate)
• Warfarin (Coumadin) - ANSWER-B. Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Which laboratory test does the nurse review before a patient takes a magnesium- based OTC antacid for heartburn?

• Gastric pH
• Electrolytes
• Liver function
• Renal function - ANSWER-D. Renal function

Which medication could be beneficial for the treatment of intermittent heartburn?

• Misoprostol
• Esomeprazole
• Metoclopramide
• Sucralfate - ANSWER-B. Esomeprazole

Which type of ulcer has misoprostol been known to reduce?

• Stress
• Esophageal
• Helicobacter pylori
• Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced - ANSWER-D.

Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced

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