NSG 6005 PHARM QUIZ 4

Metoclopramide improves GERD symptoms by: (Points : 2.5) Reducing acid secretion Increasing gastric pH Increasing lower esophageal tone Decreasing lower esophageal tone The first-line treatment for cough related to a upper respiratory infection in a five-year-old is: (Points : 2.5) Fluids and symptomatic care Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for kids) Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC) Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (NyQuil for kids) Treatment failure in patients with PUD associated with H. pylori may be due to: (Points : 2.5) Antimicrobial resistance Ineffective antacid Overuse of PPIs All of the above Infants with reflux are initially treated with: (Points : 2.5) Histamine2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) Proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) Anti-reflux maneuvers (elevate the head of the bed) Prokinetic (metoclopramide) Patients who are on chronic long-term PPI therapy require monitoring for: (Points : 2.5) Iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12, and calcium deficiency Folate and magnesium deficiency Elevated uric acid levels leading to gout Hypokalemia and hypocalcemia Question 13 of 18Christy has exercise and mild persistent asthma and is prescribed two puffs of albuterol fifteen minutes before exercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per day of beclomethasone (Qvar) is also prescribed. Teaching regarding her inhalers includes which one of the following? (Points : 2.5) She should use one to two puffs of albuterol per day to prevent an attack, with no more than eight puffs per day. Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to treat her asthma.