NSG6005- GI Questions and Answers with VERIFIED
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Histamine receptor antagonists (H2RA), such as
famotidine(Pepcid), inhibits acid secretions by: - ANSWER
Blocking the parietal cells (Acid producers) from responding to
histamine
The following medications should NOT be administered
concomitantly with clopidogrel (Plavix)? - ANSWER Omeprazole
(Prilosec)
Anticholinergic agents reduce nausea and vomiting by
antagonizing the: - ANSWER Muscarinic receptors
The brand name of famotidine is: - ANSWER heart failure
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as prantoprazole (Protonix),
block gastrointestinal acid secretion by: - ANSWER inhibiting the
hydrogen-potassium ATPase transport enzyme
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In addition to metoclopramide (Reglan), anohter prokinetic
drug used to improve gastric motility is: - ANSWER
erythromycin base (Ery-Tab)
A 54-year-old man is diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis. The
drug that will promote gastrointestinal tract motility and
produce an antiemetic effect is: - ANSWER Metoclopramide
(Reglan)
Which therapy should be initiated in a patient with moderate
Clostridium difficile infection who has failed to respond to
treatment with metronidazole (Flagyl)? - ANSWER Oral
vancomycin (Vancocin)
The brand name of metoclopramid, an antiemetic, is: - ANSWER
Reglan
The brand name of prochlorperazine maleate is: - ANSWER
Compazine
Helicobacter pylori is naturally resistant to: - ANSWER
Trimethoprim/sulfamethozazole (Bactrim)