NR 293 Pharm EDapts: Week 5 Exam
Questions With Complete Answers
Identify the areas of the stomach. - ANSWER 1. Cardiac zone
2. Fundic zone
3. Pyloric zone
Match the gastric gland cell with its function. - ANSWER Produce and secrete
hydrochloric acid
Parietal cells
Secrete pepsinogen, which is a precursor to pepsin
Chief cells
Provide a protective coating for the stomach
Mucous cells
Which receptors in the stomach are responsible for stimulating the secretion of acid
from the parietal cells? Select all that apply. - ANSWER -Acetylcholine (ACh)
-Gastrin
-Histamine
Match each gastric cell type with the substance they secrete: - ANSWER G cells -
Gastrin
Enterochromaffin-like cells (ECL) - Histamine
Parietal cells - Hydrochloric acid
Chief cells - Pepsinogen
Mucous cells - Mucus
The _____________________ produces and secretes hydrochloric acid when
stimulated by histamine, gastrin, or acetylcholine. This will maintain the stomach
environment at a pH of _____________. - ANSWER -parietal cell
- 1 to 4
Acid-controlling medications are indicated for which of these conditions? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER -Helicobacter pylori infection
-Peptic ulcer disease
-Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
, Match the acid-controlling drugs with how they work. - ANSWER Antacids
Reduce acid by neutralization within the stomach
Histamine 2 (H2) Blockers (H2 receptor antagonist)
Reduce acid by blocking signals to the parietal cells
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Reduce acid by working within the parietal cells
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a _____________ that can infect the
_______________________, causing stomach pain, bloating, and loss of appetite.
Usually, ______________________________________ are needed to treat this
condition. - ANSWER -bacteria
-lining of the stomach
-acid-controlling drugs and antibiotics
Match the medication with the mechanism of action: - ANSWER Calcium carbonate:
reduces acid by acting as a buffer to neutralize stomach acid and increase stomach pH
Famotidine:
reduces acid by blocking the production of histamine
Omeprazole:
reduces acid by turning off the proton pump
I have heartburn and I am in the pharmacy. Do all acid-controlling drugs work the same
way?
Choose your best response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Acid-controlling
drugs do not all work the same way."
I take a lot of prescribed daily medication, including digoxin. Is it safe to take any type of
acid-controlling drugs with my medications?
Choose your best response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Acid-controlling
drugs are generally safe. Check with your healthcare provider for the best choice of
acid-controlling drugs for you."
What lifestyle changes can I start that will prevent/reduce my heartburn (hyperacidity)
symptoms?
Choose the correct response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Changing your
diet, reducing stress, and avoiding alcohol can decease your symptoms. "
My husband said that smelling his food on the grill will make my stomach secrete
digestive fluid. Is this true?
Choose the correct response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Yes. Smelling,
seeing, or tasting food can cause your stomach to secrete digestive acids."
Questions With Complete Answers
Identify the areas of the stomach. - ANSWER 1. Cardiac zone
2. Fundic zone
3. Pyloric zone
Match the gastric gland cell with its function. - ANSWER Produce and secrete
hydrochloric acid
Parietal cells
Secrete pepsinogen, which is a precursor to pepsin
Chief cells
Provide a protective coating for the stomach
Mucous cells
Which receptors in the stomach are responsible for stimulating the secretion of acid
from the parietal cells? Select all that apply. - ANSWER -Acetylcholine (ACh)
-Gastrin
-Histamine
Match each gastric cell type with the substance they secrete: - ANSWER G cells -
Gastrin
Enterochromaffin-like cells (ECL) - Histamine
Parietal cells - Hydrochloric acid
Chief cells - Pepsinogen
Mucous cells - Mucus
The _____________________ produces and secretes hydrochloric acid when
stimulated by histamine, gastrin, or acetylcholine. This will maintain the stomach
environment at a pH of _____________. - ANSWER -parietal cell
- 1 to 4
Acid-controlling medications are indicated for which of these conditions? Select all that
apply. - ANSWER -Helicobacter pylori infection
-Peptic ulcer disease
-Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
, Match the acid-controlling drugs with how they work. - ANSWER Antacids
Reduce acid by neutralization within the stomach
Histamine 2 (H2) Blockers (H2 receptor antagonist)
Reduce acid by blocking signals to the parietal cells
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Reduce acid by working within the parietal cells
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a _____________ that can infect the
_______________________, causing stomach pain, bloating, and loss of appetite.
Usually, ______________________________________ are needed to treat this
condition. - ANSWER -bacteria
-lining of the stomach
-acid-controlling drugs and antibiotics
Match the medication with the mechanism of action: - ANSWER Calcium carbonate:
reduces acid by acting as a buffer to neutralize stomach acid and increase stomach pH
Famotidine:
reduces acid by blocking the production of histamine
Omeprazole:
reduces acid by turning off the proton pump
I have heartburn and I am in the pharmacy. Do all acid-controlling drugs work the same
way?
Choose your best response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Acid-controlling
drugs do not all work the same way."
I take a lot of prescribed daily medication, including digoxin. Is it safe to take any type of
acid-controlling drugs with my medications?
Choose your best response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Acid-controlling
drugs are generally safe. Check with your healthcare provider for the best choice of
acid-controlling drugs for you."
What lifestyle changes can I start that will prevent/reduce my heartburn (hyperacidity)
symptoms?
Choose the correct response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Changing your
diet, reducing stress, and avoiding alcohol can decease your symptoms. "
My husband said that smelling his food on the grill will make my stomach secrete
digestive fluid. Is this true?
Choose the correct response from the choices given below. - ANSWER "Yes. Smelling,
seeing, or tasting food can cause your stomach to secrete digestive acids."
