PHN 102 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Know what medication class prevents against NSAID-induced peptic ulcers: - Answers -
proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Know the adverse effects of PPIs in the older population: - Answers - increased risk for
fractures due to loss of bone density, medication reactions, vitamin and mineral
deficiencies
Know what non-pharmacological ways you can assist in stopping GERD symptoms: -
Answers - avoid late night meals
stop smoking
inclined sleeping
avoid spicy foods
Know the pharmacokinetic of sucralfate: - Answers - produces a protective barrier
against acid and pepsin. does not neutralize acid
When you stop PPIs, rebound hypersecretion of acid can cause dyspepsia, know what
medication you can give: - Answers - antacid
Know what medication we give with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: - Answers - cimetidine
(tagamet)
Know how long to wait to give cimetidine and antacids if they need to be given together:
- Answers - take one hour apart from each other
What can you not consume with Flagyl: - Answers - You cannot drink alcohol with Flagyl
because of the disulfiram-like reaction
Know what teaching you will need to give someone with 3-med regimen for PUD: -
Answers - pepto bismol, tetracycline, and cimetidine-impotence, gynecomastia,
decreased libido may occur
Know what dietary changes can reduce fluctuations in the intragastric pH: - Answers -
consuming 5-6 small meals a day
Know to question about recent food and fluid intake if there has been a change in bowel
habits - Answers - ...
Remember to assess first - Answers - ...
ANSWERS
Know what medication class prevents against NSAID-induced peptic ulcers: - Answers -
proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Know the adverse effects of PPIs in the older population: - Answers - increased risk for
fractures due to loss of bone density, medication reactions, vitamin and mineral
deficiencies
Know what non-pharmacological ways you can assist in stopping GERD symptoms: -
Answers - avoid late night meals
stop smoking
inclined sleeping
avoid spicy foods
Know the pharmacokinetic of sucralfate: - Answers - produces a protective barrier
against acid and pepsin. does not neutralize acid
When you stop PPIs, rebound hypersecretion of acid can cause dyspepsia, know what
medication you can give: - Answers - antacid
Know what medication we give with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: - Answers - cimetidine
(tagamet)
Know how long to wait to give cimetidine and antacids if they need to be given together:
- Answers - take one hour apart from each other
What can you not consume with Flagyl: - Answers - You cannot drink alcohol with Flagyl
because of the disulfiram-like reaction
Know what teaching you will need to give someone with 3-med regimen for PUD: -
Answers - pepto bismol, tetracycline, and cimetidine-impotence, gynecomastia,
decreased libido may occur
Know what dietary changes can reduce fluctuations in the intragastric pH: - Answers -
consuming 5-6 small meals a day
Know to question about recent food and fluid intake if there has been a change in bowel
habits - Answers - ...
Remember to assess first - Answers - ...
