NURS 1140 Pharm Final Exam EAQs

Which medication class can be used in combination with antimicrobial agents to eradicate a Helicobacter pylori infection? A. Antacids B. Prokinetic agents C. Proton pump inhibitors D. Gastrointestinal prostaglandins - answerC. Proton pump inhibitors Which medication may cause breast soreness and gynecomastia? A. Cimetidine (Tagamet) B. Misoprostol (Cytotec) C. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) D. Metoclopramide (Reglan) - answerA. Cimetidine (Tagamet) Which medication when given to a patient taking a proton pump inhibitor may cause nystagmus? A. Clopidogrel (Plavix) B. Phenytoin (Dilantin) C. Sucralfate (Carafate) D. Warfarin (Coumadin) - answerB. Phenytoin (Dilantin) Which laboratory test does the nurse review before a patient takes a magnesiumbased OTC antacid for heartburn? A. Gastric pH B. Electrolytes C. Liver function D. Renal function - answerD. Renal function Which medication could be beneficial for the treatment of intermittent heartburn? A. Misoprostol B. Esomeprazole C. Metoclopramide D. Sucralfate - answerB. Esomeprazole Which type of ulcer has misoprostol been known to reduce? A. Stress B. Esophageal C. Helicobacter pylori D. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced - answerD. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced Which antiulcer medications act by antagonizing histamine-2 (H2) receptors? Select all that apply.