BIOL351/BIOD351 Portage Pharm
Final Latest 300+ Questions With
Verified Answers 2026/2027
Describe the role of gastrin in the release of gastric acid.
Gastrin binds to its target receptors stimulating the release of more histamine
and HCl. he histamine then binds to the H2 receptors on the parietal cells which
increases the amount of HCl or gastric acid released.
Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers.
H.pylori
A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria. Select
the drug below least likely to have played a part in causing this ulcer.
Amoxicillin
True/False: The pain associated with duodenal ulcers is often relieved with food:
True
What does IBS stand for?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Name the antiemetic that was traditionally used for its antipsychotic effects.
Prochlorperazine or promethazine
,select the drug class that's bacteriocidial and works by binding to bacterial
ribosome causing the inhibition of protein synthesis
aminoglycosides
based on your knowledge of antibiotic spectrums and keeping in mind antibiotic
stewardship, which drug would be most appropriate for a simple gram positive
infection if the patient has a penicillin allergy
azithromycin
What is the purpose of bismuth in treating peptic ulcers caused by H.Pylori?
Bismuth is thought to split the bacterial cell wall and prevent it from binding to
the mucosa
Select the antibiotic that is not recommended for the treatment of H.pylori?
Levofloxacin
True/False: "Quadruple therapy" refers to a treatment regimen for peptic ulcers
including antibiotics, bismuth, and H2 antagonists.
False, treatment for peptic ulcers including antibiotics, bismuth and PPIs
Misoprostol is specifically used for ulcers caused by _____.
NSAIDs
True/False: Herbal supplements are natural in their origin and therefore carry less
risk than other OTC products
False
,Patient X is a 65-year old man. What blood pressure value would be considered
hypertensive?
>130/80 mmHg
True/False: Hypertension is often asymptomatic
True
Name the most potent antisecretory drug class used in the treatment of GERD.
PPIs
Select a lifestyle modification that would likely improve the symptoms of a patient
suffering from frequent heartburn.
Smoking cessation
True/False: Misoprostol is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.
True
True/False: PPIs are considered to be the more potent of the two antisecretory
drug classes, making them the most appropriate for the treatment of healing
ulcers.
True
What is the primary limitation of H2 antagonist cimetidine?
Cimetidine is known to have several drug interactions
, List three potential limitations or negative effects of omeprazole.
Any 3 of the following: interacts with clarithromycin, increases antiseizure
medications. May decrease the effects of clopidogrel, inhibit the absorption of
drugs that require an acidic environment, long term use could lead to
osteoporosis or an increase in GI infections
Omeprazole may decrease the effects of which antiplatelet medications?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Select the PPI that is not available OTC.
Dexlansoprazole
True/False: Magnesium containing antacids are known to cause constipation.
False
Describe the pharmacokinetics (onset and duration of action) of antacids and how
that impacts their place in drug therapy.
Quick onset of action and short duration of action making them good for mild
symptoms but not for maintenance or more severe disease
Select the correct statement regarding diarrhea:
Acute diarrhea can last up to 21 days
Infection is a common cause of diarrhea
Final Latest 300+ Questions With
Verified Answers 2026/2027
Describe the role of gastrin in the release of gastric acid.
Gastrin binds to its target receptors stimulating the release of more histamine
and HCl. he histamine then binds to the H2 receptors on the parietal cells which
increases the amount of HCl or gastric acid released.
Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers.
H.pylori
A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria. Select
the drug below least likely to have played a part in causing this ulcer.
Amoxicillin
True/False: The pain associated with duodenal ulcers is often relieved with food:
True
What does IBS stand for?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Name the antiemetic that was traditionally used for its antipsychotic effects.
Prochlorperazine or promethazine
,select the drug class that's bacteriocidial and works by binding to bacterial
ribosome causing the inhibition of protein synthesis
aminoglycosides
based on your knowledge of antibiotic spectrums and keeping in mind antibiotic
stewardship, which drug would be most appropriate for a simple gram positive
infection if the patient has a penicillin allergy
azithromycin
What is the purpose of bismuth in treating peptic ulcers caused by H.Pylori?
Bismuth is thought to split the bacterial cell wall and prevent it from binding to
the mucosa
Select the antibiotic that is not recommended for the treatment of H.pylori?
Levofloxacin
True/False: "Quadruple therapy" refers to a treatment regimen for peptic ulcers
including antibiotics, bismuth, and H2 antagonists.
False, treatment for peptic ulcers including antibiotics, bismuth and PPIs
Misoprostol is specifically used for ulcers caused by _____.
NSAIDs
True/False: Herbal supplements are natural in their origin and therefore carry less
risk than other OTC products
False
,Patient X is a 65-year old man. What blood pressure value would be considered
hypertensive?
>130/80 mmHg
True/False: Hypertension is often asymptomatic
True
Name the most potent antisecretory drug class used in the treatment of GERD.
PPIs
Select a lifestyle modification that would likely improve the symptoms of a patient
suffering from frequent heartburn.
Smoking cessation
True/False: Misoprostol is contraindicated for use during pregnancy.
True
True/False: PPIs are considered to be the more potent of the two antisecretory
drug classes, making them the most appropriate for the treatment of healing
ulcers.
True
What is the primary limitation of H2 antagonist cimetidine?
Cimetidine is known to have several drug interactions
, List three potential limitations or negative effects of omeprazole.
Any 3 of the following: interacts with clarithromycin, increases antiseizure
medications. May decrease the effects of clopidogrel, inhibit the absorption of
drugs that require an acidic environment, long term use could lead to
osteoporosis or an increase in GI infections
Omeprazole may decrease the effects of which antiplatelet medications?
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Select the PPI that is not available OTC.
Dexlansoprazole
True/False: Magnesium containing antacids are known to cause constipation.
False
Describe the pharmacokinetics (onset and duration of action) of antacids and how
that impacts their place in drug therapy.
Quick onset of action and short duration of action making them good for mild
symptoms but not for maintenance or more severe disease
Select the correct statement regarding diarrhea:
Acute diarrhea can last up to 21 days
Infection is a common cause of diarrhea
