GI Pharmacology Practice Questions With Complete
Solutions
A patient complains of constipation and requires a laxative. In
providing teaching for this patient, the nurse review the common
causes of constipation, including which cause?
A.) Motion sickness
B.) Poor dietary habits
C.) Food intolerance
D.) Bacteria (Escherichia coli) Correct Answers B.) Poor
dietary habits
A patient has been prescribed aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
and has received patient teaching. Which statement by the
patient indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A.) "I will take aluminum hydroxide at mealtime."
B.) "I will drink 2 ounces of water after taking aluminum
hydroxide."
C.) "I will take aluminum hydroxide within 30 minutes of my
other medications."
D.) "I will take a laxative if I develop constipation." Correct
Answers B.) The patient should drink 2 ounces of water after
taking aluminum hydroxide to ensure the drug reaches the
stomach. Aluminum hydroxide should not be taken at mealtime
as it slows gastric emptying time. Aluminum hydroxide should
not be taken within 1 to 2 hours of other oral medications. The
patient should contact the health care provider if constipation
develops as the antacid may need to be changed; self-treatment
should be avoided.
, A patient is diagnoses with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse
realizes that which is a predisposing factor for this condition?
A.) Heliobacter pylori
B.) Hyposecretion of pepsin
C.) Decreased hydrochroric acid
D.) Escherichia Coli Correct Answers A.) Heliobacter pylori
A patient is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) and a glucocorticoid
during chemotherapy treatments. What is the nurse's best action?
A.) Call the health care provider and question the order.
B.) Only administer the Ativan if the patient seems anxious.
C.) Administer the two medications at least 12 hours apart.
D.) Administer the medications and assess the patient for relief.
Correct Answers D.) Drug combination therapy is commonly
used to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Both lorazepam (Ativan) and the glucocorticoids have been
found to be effective medications to assist in preventing and
managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
A patient is prescribed scopolamine. What information should
the nurse include on the teaching plan for this patient? (Select all
that apply.)
A.) "Do not take this medication if you are dizzy."
B.) "Do not use laxatives while on this medication."
C.) "Do not use this medication for longer than a day."
D.) "After 3 days, switch patch to alternate ear."
E.) "Apply patch 4 hours before effect is desired."
F.) "Drowsiness is a concern while on this medication."
Correct Answers D,E,F.) This medication is used for motion
sickness and has anticholinergic side effects, including
dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation. The patient
Solutions
A patient complains of constipation and requires a laxative. In
providing teaching for this patient, the nurse review the common
causes of constipation, including which cause?
A.) Motion sickness
B.) Poor dietary habits
C.) Food intolerance
D.) Bacteria (Escherichia coli) Correct Answers B.) Poor
dietary habits
A patient has been prescribed aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)
and has received patient teaching. Which statement by the
patient indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A.) "I will take aluminum hydroxide at mealtime."
B.) "I will drink 2 ounces of water after taking aluminum
hydroxide."
C.) "I will take aluminum hydroxide within 30 minutes of my
other medications."
D.) "I will take a laxative if I develop constipation." Correct
Answers B.) The patient should drink 2 ounces of water after
taking aluminum hydroxide to ensure the drug reaches the
stomach. Aluminum hydroxide should not be taken at mealtime
as it slows gastric emptying time. Aluminum hydroxide should
not be taken within 1 to 2 hours of other oral medications. The
patient should contact the health care provider if constipation
develops as the antacid may need to be changed; self-treatment
should be avoided.
, A patient is diagnoses with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse
realizes that which is a predisposing factor for this condition?
A.) Heliobacter pylori
B.) Hyposecretion of pepsin
C.) Decreased hydrochroric acid
D.) Escherichia Coli Correct Answers A.) Heliobacter pylori
A patient is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) and a glucocorticoid
during chemotherapy treatments. What is the nurse's best action?
A.) Call the health care provider and question the order.
B.) Only administer the Ativan if the patient seems anxious.
C.) Administer the two medications at least 12 hours apart.
D.) Administer the medications and assess the patient for relief.
Correct Answers D.) Drug combination therapy is commonly
used to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Both lorazepam (Ativan) and the glucocorticoids have been
found to be effective medications to assist in preventing and
managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
A patient is prescribed scopolamine. What information should
the nurse include on the teaching plan for this patient? (Select all
that apply.)
A.) "Do not take this medication if you are dizzy."
B.) "Do not use laxatives while on this medication."
C.) "Do not use this medication for longer than a day."
D.) "After 3 days, switch patch to alternate ear."
E.) "Apply patch 4 hours before effect is desired."
F.) "Drowsiness is a concern while on this medication."
Correct Answers D,E,F.) This medication is used for motion
sickness and has anticholinergic side effects, including
dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation. The patient
