PC 707 Module 3 Questions and Answers
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What drug would you consider starting if someone still is having discomfort after discontinuing a
PPI? Correct Answ_H2 antagonist
What is the first choice for a person who has ulcers from chronic NSAID use? Correct
Answ_Prostaglandin analogs
What is the MOA of prostaglandin analogs? Correct Answ_Inhibits HCl secretion &
stimulates mucus secretion
What are prostaglandin analogs typically used for? Correct Answ_Patients with peptic ulcers
who are on NSAIDs
When are prostaglandins contraindicated? Correct Answ_Pregnancy
What are 2 cytoprotective agents? Correct Answ_(1) sucralfate (2) misoprostol
,When treating constipation, what should you review first? Correct Answ_Medication
regimen and lifestyle habits
What lifestyle changes can improve constipation? Correct Answ_(1) dietary fiber (2) bulk
and fluids (3) regular exercise (4) bowel habits
When lifestyle changes are ineffective against constipation, what is the first line choice?
Correct Answ_Hyperosmotic laxatives
What types of laxatives are safe for use during pregnancy? Correct Answ_(1) bulk-forming
(2) surfactants
With what symptoms should patients not take laxatives? Correct Answ_Nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
When should rapid acting laxatives be taken? Correct Answ_In morning
When should slower acting laxative be taken? Correct Answ_At bedtime
, When should suppositories be used? Correct Answ_Close to time that bowel movement is
desired
What are some herbal remedies used for constipation? Correct Answ_(1) aloe (2) buckthorn
bark (3) cascar sagrada bark (4) flaxseed (5) psyllium seed husk (6) psyllium see (7) rhubarb root
(8) senna leaf
What are home remedies often used for constipation? Correct Answ_(1) soap or oil enemas
(2) bran (3) apples (4) prunes (5) warm prune juice
What laxative are strictly contraindicated during pregnancy because it may cause preterm labor?
Correct Answ_Rectal enemas
What are the 2 most common laxatives used in children? Correct Answ_(1) polyethylene
glycol (miralax) (2) lactulose
What is first-line treatment for fecal impaction? Correct Answ_PEG
What is the most common cause of acute diarrhea? Correct Answ_Viral infection
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What drug would you consider starting if someone still is having discomfort after discontinuing a
PPI? Correct Answ_H2 antagonist
What is the first choice for a person who has ulcers from chronic NSAID use? Correct
Answ_Prostaglandin analogs
What is the MOA of prostaglandin analogs? Correct Answ_Inhibits HCl secretion &
stimulates mucus secretion
What are prostaglandin analogs typically used for? Correct Answ_Patients with peptic ulcers
who are on NSAIDs
When are prostaglandins contraindicated? Correct Answ_Pregnancy
What are 2 cytoprotective agents? Correct Answ_(1) sucralfate (2) misoprostol
,When treating constipation, what should you review first? Correct Answ_Medication
regimen and lifestyle habits
What lifestyle changes can improve constipation? Correct Answ_(1) dietary fiber (2) bulk
and fluids (3) regular exercise (4) bowel habits
When lifestyle changes are ineffective against constipation, what is the first line choice?
Correct Answ_Hyperosmotic laxatives
What types of laxatives are safe for use during pregnancy? Correct Answ_(1) bulk-forming
(2) surfactants
With what symptoms should patients not take laxatives? Correct Answ_Nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain
When should rapid acting laxatives be taken? Correct Answ_In morning
When should slower acting laxative be taken? Correct Answ_At bedtime
, When should suppositories be used? Correct Answ_Close to time that bowel movement is
desired
What are some herbal remedies used for constipation? Correct Answ_(1) aloe (2) buckthorn
bark (3) cascar sagrada bark (4) flaxseed (5) psyllium seed husk (6) psyllium see (7) rhubarb root
(8) senna leaf
What are home remedies often used for constipation? Correct Answ_(1) soap or oil enemas
(2) bran (3) apples (4) prunes (5) warm prune juice
What laxative are strictly contraindicated during pregnancy because it may cause preterm labor?
Correct Answ_Rectal enemas
What are the 2 most common laxatives used in children? Correct Answ_(1) polyethylene
glycol (miralax) (2) lactulose
What is first-line treatment for fecal impaction? Correct Answ_PEG
What is the most common cause of acute diarrhea? Correct Answ_Viral infection
