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PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 16 [GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS]
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
>> The client is complaining of heartburn and is prescribed to take an over-the-counter
antacid. What information does the health care practitioner share with her client?
-answer- Long-term use of antacids containing aluminum may lead to constipation.
>> A client with a seizure disorder is on phenytoin. The client has also been diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and has been prescribed an antacid. What should the
health care practitioner share with this client regarding these medications?
-answer- Separate the dosing of the medications by at least two hours to prevent absorption
problems.
>> A health care practitioner is educating a client regarding the management of GERD. What
advice should the health care practitioner share with the client?
-answer- Stop smoking.
>> The client asks the health care practitioner if there is something that will prevent a
reoccurrence of peptic ulcer disease. What might be recommended?
-answer- Administration of antimicrobial therapy
>> A client being treated for GERD is instructed to take over-the-counter H2-blocker. Before
the health care practitioner recommends the most widely used H2-blocker, what should they
ask?
-answer- Are you taking any other medications?
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>> An older adult client is being treated for erosive esophagitis and has been on lansoprazole
(Prevacid) for six months. What concern does the health care practitioner have regarding this
client?
-answer- The client may develop a vitamin B12 deficiency
>> A health care practitioner is instructing a client on how to use a slow-release PPI. Which of
the following would they recommend?
-answer- Do not chew or crush PPI tablets.
>> A health care practitioner is reviewing a reference manual regarding peptic ulcer
treatments. They learn that a gastric mucosal agent is a medicine that does which of the
following?
-answer- Protects the mucosa from irritant effects
>> A health care practitioner is educating a client about misoprostol (Cytotec). The health care
practitioner knows that which of the following is a serious side effect of this medication?
-answer- Spontaneous abortion
>> Which of the following is an example of a bulk forming laxative?
-answer- Psyllium
>> A 46-year-old client with irritable bowel syndrome is started on dicyclomine. What
pertinent medical history does the health care practitioner need to know regarding
PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 16 [GASTROINTESTINAL DRUGS]
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
>> The client is complaining of heartburn and is prescribed to take an over-the-counter
antacid. What information does the health care practitioner share with her client?
-answer- Long-term use of antacids containing aluminum may lead to constipation.
>> A client with a seizure disorder is on phenytoin. The client has also been diagnosed with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and has been prescribed an antacid. What should the
health care practitioner share with this client regarding these medications?
-answer- Separate the dosing of the medications by at least two hours to prevent absorption
problems.
>> A health care practitioner is educating a client regarding the management of GERD. What
advice should the health care practitioner share with the client?
-answer- Stop smoking.
>> The client asks the health care practitioner if there is something that will prevent a
reoccurrence of peptic ulcer disease. What might be recommended?
-answer- Administration of antimicrobial therapy
>> A client being treated for GERD is instructed to take over-the-counter H2-blocker. Before
the health care practitioner recommends the most widely used H2-blocker, what should they
ask?
-answer- Are you taking any other medications?
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>> An older adult client is being treated for erosive esophagitis and has been on lansoprazole
(Prevacid) for six months. What concern does the health care practitioner have regarding this
client?
-answer- The client may develop a vitamin B12 deficiency
>> A health care practitioner is instructing a client on how to use a slow-release PPI. Which of
the following would they recommend?
-answer- Do not chew or crush PPI tablets.
>> A health care practitioner is reviewing a reference manual regarding peptic ulcer
treatments. They learn that a gastric mucosal agent is a medicine that does which of the
following?
-answer- Protects the mucosa from irritant effects
>> A health care practitioner is educating a client about misoprostol (Cytotec). The health care
practitioner knows that which of the following is a serious side effect of this medication?
-answer- Spontaneous abortion
>> Which of the following is an example of a bulk forming laxative?
-answer- Psyllium
>> A 46-year-old client with irritable bowel syndrome is started on dicyclomine. What
pertinent medical history does the health care practitioner need to know regarding
