Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 7 Exam
1. Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric acid in the
stomach. ANS Parietal Cells
2. Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release of
gastric juices. ANS Acetylcholine
3. Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid. ANS
Acetyl- choline binds to chief cells, ECL cells, parietal cells, and G cells to
stimulate therelease of gastric acid in the stomach and small intestines. This is
to breakdownfood contents in the stomach during digestion.
4. Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers. ANS
Heli-cobacter pylori (H. pylori)
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, 5. A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria.
Select the drug below most likely to have played a part in causing this
ulcer. ANS Ibuprofen
6. True or False. The pain associated with stomach ulcers is often relieved with
food. ANS False
7. What does IBS stand for? ANS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
8. Select the False statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn
LES loosens
Symptoms can be impacted by diet changes
PPIs are the most effective treatment ANS Synonymous with occasional
heartburn
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1. Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric acid in the
stomach. ANS Parietal Cells
2. Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release of
gastric juices. ANS Acetylcholine
3. Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid. ANS
Acetyl- choline binds to chief cells, ECL cells, parietal cells, and G cells to
stimulate therelease of gastric acid in the stomach and small intestines. This is
to breakdownfood contents in the stomach during digestion.
4. Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers. ANS
Heli-cobacter pylori (H. pylori)
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, 5. A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria.
Select the drug below most likely to have played a part in causing this
ulcer. ANS Ibuprofen
6. True or False. The pain associated with stomach ulcers is often relieved with
food. ANS False
7. What does IBS stand for? ANS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
8. Select the False statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn
LES loosens
Symptoms can be impacted by diet changes
PPIs are the most effective treatment ANS Synonymous with occasional
heartburn
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