NURS 1141 PHARM : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Antacids - (ANSWER)-neutralizes the acids in the stomach
DRUG: Milk of Magnesia
Indication: relieve discomfort of conditions such as heartburn in GERD or to help peptic ulcers ,excessive
eating and drinking.
Side effects: Chalky taste
Serious adverse effects: Diarrhea, constipation
Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists - (ANSWER)DRUG : Pepcid (no antiandrogenic effects )
uses: treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome, and for preventing gastric ulcers in critically ill patients.
Side effects: Dizziness, headache, somnolence (a state of drowsiness or strong desire to fall asleep),
Diarrhea, constipation, Confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, Gynecomastia, Hepatotoxicity, Vitamin
B12 deficiency
Proton Pump Inhibitors - (ANSWER)DRUGS: Omeprazole (Prilosec), Pantoprazole (Protonix)
use: decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach
indications: severe esophagitis, GERD, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and hypersecretory disorders, such as
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
side effects: RISK OF FRACTURES, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, rash, and gastrointestinal symptoms
including nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
,NURS 1141 PHARM : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
adverse: c-diff, risk for fractures
Premedication assessment: Check pattern of bowel elimination; the PPIs may induce diarrhea.
miscellaneous acid controlling drugs/coating agents - (ANSWER)Sucralfate (Carafate)
-provides a protective covering over the ulcer crater.
Indication: management of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment,
used to treat duodenal ulcers
side effects: constipation, dry mouth, Dizziness
- administer on empty stomach 1 hour before meals
Prokinetic Agents - (ANSWER)DRUG: Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Used for nausea and vomiting as well as GERD and gastroparesis by accelerating gastric emptying and
blocks dopamine and serotonin receptor in CTZ, also given as an antiemetic to patients undergoing
cancer chemotherapy.
Side effects: may develop extrapyramidal symptoms manifested by restlessness, involuntary movements,
facial grimacing, and possibly oculogyric crisis, torticollis, or rhythmic tongue protrusion. may cause
sudden, intense anxiety and restlessness, followed by drowsiness
adverse effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, Nausea, Extrapyramidal symptoms
, NURS 1141 PHARM : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
-don't give to patients with history of epilepsy
laxatives - (ANSWER)-psyllium (bulk-forming)
-docusate sodium, (stool softener)
-mineral oil (lubricant laxative)
-bisacodyl, (stimulant laxative)
-senna, (stimulant laxative)
-magnesium hydroxide, (saline)
-miralax (Osmotic laxative)
-Do not administer laxatives to patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain or inflammation of the GI
tract, such as gastritis, appendicitis, or colitis.
common effects: Abdominal spasms, abdominal discomfort with flatulence, nausea, Abdominal
tenderness, pain, bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, increasing abdominal girth
antidiarrheals - (ANSWER)-Pepto Bismol (absorbent)
- diphenoxylate with atropine: lomotil (Opioids)
-lactinex (Probiotic)
-imodium A-D (Opiates)
effects:Abdominal distention, nausea, constipation, Stool and tongue discoloration (grayish black)
serious adverse effects: Prolonged or worsened diarrhea
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - (ANSWER)Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Antacids - (ANSWER)-neutralizes the acids in the stomach
DRUG: Milk of Magnesia
Indication: relieve discomfort of conditions such as heartburn in GERD or to help peptic ulcers ,excessive
eating and drinking.
Side effects: Chalky taste
Serious adverse effects: Diarrhea, constipation
Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists - (ANSWER)DRUG : Pepcid (no antiandrogenic effects )
uses: treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, and pathologic hypersecretory conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome, and for preventing gastric ulcers in critically ill patients.
Side effects: Dizziness, headache, somnolence (a state of drowsiness or strong desire to fall asleep),
Diarrhea, constipation, Confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, Gynecomastia, Hepatotoxicity, Vitamin
B12 deficiency
Proton Pump Inhibitors - (ANSWER)DRUGS: Omeprazole (Prilosec), Pantoprazole (Protonix)
use: decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach
indications: severe esophagitis, GERD, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and hypersecretory disorders, such as
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
side effects: RISK OF FRACTURES, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, rash, and gastrointestinal symptoms
including nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
,NURS 1141 PHARM : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
adverse: c-diff, risk for fractures
Premedication assessment: Check pattern of bowel elimination; the PPIs may induce diarrhea.
miscellaneous acid controlling drugs/coating agents - (ANSWER)Sucralfate (Carafate)
-provides a protective covering over the ulcer crater.
Indication: management of GI ulcers, GI injury prevention from high dose aspirin and NSAID treatment,
used to treat duodenal ulcers
side effects: constipation, dry mouth, Dizziness
- administer on empty stomach 1 hour before meals
Prokinetic Agents - (ANSWER)DRUG: Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Used for nausea and vomiting as well as GERD and gastroparesis by accelerating gastric emptying and
blocks dopamine and serotonin receptor in CTZ, also given as an antiemetic to patients undergoing
cancer chemotherapy.
Side effects: may develop extrapyramidal symptoms manifested by restlessness, involuntary movements,
facial grimacing, and possibly oculogyric crisis, torticollis, or rhythmic tongue protrusion. may cause
sudden, intense anxiety and restlessness, followed by drowsiness
adverse effects: Drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, Nausea, Extrapyramidal symptoms
, NURS 1141 PHARM : EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
-don't give to patients with history of epilepsy
laxatives - (ANSWER)-psyllium (bulk-forming)
-docusate sodium, (stool softener)
-mineral oil (lubricant laxative)
-bisacodyl, (stimulant laxative)
-senna, (stimulant laxative)
-magnesium hydroxide, (saline)
-miralax (Osmotic laxative)
-Do not administer laxatives to patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain or inflammation of the GI
tract, such as gastritis, appendicitis, or colitis.
common effects: Abdominal spasms, abdominal discomfort with flatulence, nausea, Abdominal
tenderness, pain, bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, increasing abdominal girth
antidiarrheals - (ANSWER)-Pepto Bismol (absorbent)
- diphenoxylate with atropine: lomotil (Opioids)
-lactinex (Probiotic)
-imodium A-D (Opiates)
effects:Abdominal distention, nausea, constipation, Stool and tongue discoloration (grayish black)
serious adverse effects: Prolonged or worsened diarrhea
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors - (ANSWER)Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
