MN553 Unit 3 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology
Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium
carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate
first-step therapy would be:
Question options:
rilosec) twice a day
ntac) twice a day
pcid) once a day
e (Reglan) four times a day
An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment of chronic constipation.
Monitoring with long-term treatment would include:
Question options:
cluding potassium and chloride
ensity for osteoporosis
el
The next step in treatment when a patient has been on proton pump inhibitors twice daily for
12 weeks and not improving is:
Question options:
c (metoclopramide)
doscopy
er proton pump inhibitor
Jim presents with complaints of “heartburn” that is minimally relieved with Tums (calcium
carbonate) and is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An appropriate
first-step therapy would be:
Question options:
rilosec) twice a day
ntac) twice a day
pcid) once a day
e (Reglan) four times a day
An elderly person has been prescribed lactulose for treatment of chronic constipation.
Monitoring with long-term treatment would include:
Question options:
cluding potassium and chloride
ensity for osteoporosis
el
The next step in treatment when a patient has been on proton pump inhibitors twice daily for
12 weeks and not improving is:
Question options:
c (metoclopramide)
doscopy
er proton pump inhibitor
