ATI PHARM: GASTROINTESTINAL
SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST SCORE.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-omeprazole-(Prilosec)-to-treat-a-duodenal-ulcer,-the-
health-care-professional-should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Swallow-
the-capsules-whole.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-metoclopramide-(Reglan)-to-treat-GERD,-the-health-
care-professional-should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Chew-gum-or-
suck-on-hard-candy.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-loperamide-(Imodium),-the-health-care-professional-
should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Avoid-activities-that-require-
alertness.
A-health-care-professional-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-is-about-to-begin-taking-alosetron-
(Lotronex)-to-treat-irritable-bowel-syndrome.-The-health-care-professional-should-tell-the-
patient-to-report-which-of-the-following-adverse-effects?---Answer---Abdominal-pain
A-health-care-professional-should-question-the-use-of-metoclopramide-(Reglan)-for-a-patient-
who-is-taking-which-of-the-following-drugs?---Answer---Digoxin-(Lanoxin)
A-health-care-professional-is-reviewing-the-medical-record-of-a-patient-who-is-to-begin-taking-
ranitidine-(Zantac).-Which-of-the-following-medications-interacts-with-ranitidine?---Answer---
Ketoconazole
A-health-care-professional-should-question-the-use-of-dimenhydrinate-for-a-patient-who-has-
which-of-the-following-disorders?---Answer---Angle-closure-glaucoma
-▪︎Because-it-has-an-anticholinergic-properties.-Anticholinergic-drug-can-increase-intraocular-
pressure-making-angle-closure-glaucoma-a-contradiction-for-the-use-of-the-drug.
A-health-care-professional-is-assessing-a-client-who-was-administered-ondansetron-(Zofran)-IV-1-
hr-ago.-Which-of-the-following-findings-is-an-adverse-effect-of-this-drug?---Answer---Dizziness
, When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-lubiprostone-(Amitiza),-the-health-care-professional-
should-tell-the-patient-not-to-take-the-drug-if-he-has-which-of-the-following?---Answer---Diarrhea
▪︎Libiprostone,-a-chloride-channel-activator,-Increases-purse-douses-and-activates-the-chloride-
channels-in-the-intestinal-wall,-Which-then-increases-the-secretion-of-sodium-and-water.-These-
actions-treat-constipation-and-can-make-diarrhea-much-worse.
When-administering-sulfasalazine-(Azulfidine)-to-a-patient,-the-health-care-professional-should-
check-which-of-the-following-to-help-identify-an-adverse-effect-of-the-drug?-Select-all-that-apply.-
--Answer---▪︎Temperature-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-a-fever,-so-the-health-care-
professional-should-check-the-patient's-temperature-and-treat-fever-with-an-antipyretic.
▪︎Skin-integrity-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-a-skin-rash,-so-the-health-care-professional-
should-check-the-patient's-skin-for-rashes.-The-drug-can-also-cause-nausea.-If-the-patient-reports-
nausea,-the-health-care-professional-should-suggest-taking-the-drug-with-food-or-water.
▪︎CBC-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-hematologic-disorders,-such-as-agranulocytosis-and-
hemolytic-and-macrocytic-anemia.-The-health-care-professional-should-check-the-patient's-CBC-
periodically-during-therapy,-and-tell-her-to-report-sore-throat-or-fatigue.
A-health-care-professional-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-is-about-to-begin-taking-azathioprine-
(Imuran)-to-treat-inflammatory-bowel-disease.-The-health-care-professional-should-tell-the-
patient-to-report-which-of-the-following-adverse-effects?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---Answer---
▪︎Bruising-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-thrombocytopenia.-The-health-care-professional-
should-monitor-platelet-count,-and-tell-the-patient-to-report-easy-or-unexplained-bruising-or-
bleeding.
▪︎Jaundice-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-hepatitis.-The-health-care-professional-should-
monitor-liver-function-tests,-and-tell-the-patient-to-report-abdominal-pain-or-jaundice.
▪︎Sore-throat-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-agranulocytosis.-The-health-care-professional-
should-tell-the-patient-to-report-sore-throat-or-fatigue.
▪︎Nausea-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-nausea,-vomiting,-and-anorexia.-The-health-care-
professional-should-tell-the-patient-to-take-azathioprine-with-food-to-minimize-GI-effects.
A-health-care-professional-should-conclude-that-alosetron-(Lotronex)-therapy-is-effective-when-a-
patient-who-is-taking-it-reports-which-of-the-following?---Answer---One-formed-stool-per-day
SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST SCORE.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-omeprazole-(Prilosec)-to-treat-a-duodenal-ulcer,-the-
health-care-professional-should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Swallow-
the-capsules-whole.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-metoclopramide-(Reglan)-to-treat-GERD,-the-health-
care-professional-should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Chew-gum-or-
suck-on-hard-candy.
When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-loperamide-(Imodium),-the-health-care-professional-
should-include-which-of-the-following-instructions?---Answer---Avoid-activities-that-require-
alertness.
A-health-care-professional-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-is-about-to-begin-taking-alosetron-
(Lotronex)-to-treat-irritable-bowel-syndrome.-The-health-care-professional-should-tell-the-
patient-to-report-which-of-the-following-adverse-effects?---Answer---Abdominal-pain
A-health-care-professional-should-question-the-use-of-metoclopramide-(Reglan)-for-a-patient-
who-is-taking-which-of-the-following-drugs?---Answer---Digoxin-(Lanoxin)
A-health-care-professional-is-reviewing-the-medical-record-of-a-patient-who-is-to-begin-taking-
ranitidine-(Zantac).-Which-of-the-following-medications-interacts-with-ranitidine?---Answer---
Ketoconazole
A-health-care-professional-should-question-the-use-of-dimenhydrinate-for-a-patient-who-has-
which-of-the-following-disorders?---Answer---Angle-closure-glaucoma
-▪︎Because-it-has-an-anticholinergic-properties.-Anticholinergic-drug-can-increase-intraocular-
pressure-making-angle-closure-glaucoma-a-contradiction-for-the-use-of-the-drug.
A-health-care-professional-is-assessing-a-client-who-was-administered-ondansetron-(Zofran)-IV-1-
hr-ago.-Which-of-the-following-findings-is-an-adverse-effect-of-this-drug?---Answer---Dizziness
, When-talking-with-a-patient-about-taking-lubiprostone-(Amitiza),-the-health-care-professional-
should-tell-the-patient-not-to-take-the-drug-if-he-has-which-of-the-following?---Answer---Diarrhea
▪︎Libiprostone,-a-chloride-channel-activator,-Increases-purse-douses-and-activates-the-chloride-
channels-in-the-intestinal-wall,-Which-then-increases-the-secretion-of-sodium-and-water.-These-
actions-treat-constipation-and-can-make-diarrhea-much-worse.
When-administering-sulfasalazine-(Azulfidine)-to-a-patient,-the-health-care-professional-should-
check-which-of-the-following-to-help-identify-an-adverse-effect-of-the-drug?-Select-all-that-apply.-
--Answer---▪︎Temperature-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-a-fever,-so-the-health-care-
professional-should-check-the-patient's-temperature-and-treat-fever-with-an-antipyretic.
▪︎Skin-integrity-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-a-skin-rash,-so-the-health-care-professional-
should-check-the-patient's-skin-for-rashes.-The-drug-can-also-cause-nausea.-If-the-patient-reports-
nausea,-the-health-care-professional-should-suggest-taking-the-drug-with-food-or-water.
▪︎CBC-is-correct.-Sulfasalazine-can-cause-hematologic-disorders,-such-as-agranulocytosis-and-
hemolytic-and-macrocytic-anemia.-The-health-care-professional-should-check-the-patient's-CBC-
periodically-during-therapy,-and-tell-her-to-report-sore-throat-or-fatigue.
A-health-care-professional-is-caring-for-a-patient-who-is-about-to-begin-taking-azathioprine-
(Imuran)-to-treat-inflammatory-bowel-disease.-The-health-care-professional-should-tell-the-
patient-to-report-which-of-the-following-adverse-effects?-(Select-all-that-apply.)---Answer---
▪︎Bruising-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-thrombocytopenia.-The-health-care-professional-
should-monitor-platelet-count,-and-tell-the-patient-to-report-easy-or-unexplained-bruising-or-
bleeding.
▪︎Jaundice-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-hepatitis.-The-health-care-professional-should-
monitor-liver-function-tests,-and-tell-the-patient-to-report-abdominal-pain-or-jaundice.
▪︎Sore-throat-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-agranulocytosis.-The-health-care-professional-
should-tell-the-patient-to-report-sore-throat-or-fatigue.
▪︎Nausea-is-correct.-Azathioprine-can-cause-nausea,-vomiting,-and-anorexia.-The-health-care-
professional-should-tell-the-patient-to-take-azathioprine-with-food-to-minimize-GI-effects.
A-health-care-professional-should-conclude-that-alosetron-(Lotronex)-therapy-is-effective-when-a-
patient-who-is-taking-it-reports-which-of-the-following?---Answer---One-formed-stool-per-day
