Questions and CORRECT Answers
When fluid accumulates in the alveoli or interstitial tissue,diffusion, particularly of oxygen, is
significantly impaired - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Drug therapy is highly effective in COPD, but not asthma - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
In children, the benefits of beta adrenergic agonist and anticholinergic drugs typically
outweigh the risks - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
Which of the following are indications for laxative use - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-soften
stool to decrease painful elimination
-prevent fecal impactions in bed ridden patients
-Appropriate when used in conjunction with fiber and fluid to decrease constipation
constipation is the most common GI disorder - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Antidiarrheal agents - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Used to relieve cramping and number of
unformed stools
diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Excessive stool volume fluidity, and increased
frequency of defecation
Chemoreceptors trigger zone (CTZ) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Activates the vomiting
center
motion sickness - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Caused by sea, air, automobile, or space travel
Patient taking beta blockers should take the medication every other night and occasionally in
the morning - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
, patient taking an oral beta adrenergic agonist should take the medication on a PRN basis only
- CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
pancreatic enzymes - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Secured by duodenum where they help to
digest fat, carbohydrates, and proteins
Palifermin - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Therapeutically decreases oral mucositis associated
with cancer chemotherapy.
irretable bowel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Gastrointestinal disorder
characterized by cramps abdominal pain with diarrhea, constipation, or both. Pain may be
severe
inflammatory bowel disease - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Consist of two forms: chron's
disease and ulcerative colitis. Both include inflammation and produce abdominal cramping
and diarrhea
Prokinetic Agents - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Drugs used to increase the tone and motility
of the gastrointestinal tract.
peptic ulcer defensive factors - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-mucus
-bicarbonate
-blood flow
-prostaglandin
Peptic Ulcer Disease - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-characterized by varying degrees of
erosion of the gut wall
-Group of upper GI disorders
-common disorder with ulceration of the stomach duodenum
peptic ulcer defensive factors - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔-Mucus
-prostaglandins