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MED AIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
Exams of Nursing
AN ulcer is a - ANSWER>>Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually
combined with inflammation
An ulcer can be caused by - ANSWER>>A bacterium known as
H.pylori
A person who is taking _____ should not take antacids -
ANSWER>>Tetracyclines
Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a
histamine H2-Receptor antagonists. These medications are used
to treat - ANSWER>>Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in
the stomach acid
Mucosal protective medications work by - ANSWER>>Protecting
the lining of the stomach
Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric
acid pump inhibitors. These medications work by -
ANSWER>>Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid
Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation -
ANSWER>>Metamucil
Antiemetics would be used to treat - ANSWER>>Motion sickness
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Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include -
ANSWER>>Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet
Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including -
ANSWER>>Hypertension and Dieresis
Lasix may Cause many side effects including - ANSWER>>Allergic
Reaction
SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will
turn urine - ANSWER>>Red or Orange
Ditropan Has many side effects including - ANSWER>>Drowsiness
Grave's Disease is a condition that - ANSWER>>Is caused by too
much thyroid hormone in the blood
Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including -
ANSWER>>Palpitations
Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include -
ANSWER>>Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole
A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a -
ANSWER>>Hypoglycemic
Glucophage can cause many side effects including - ANSWER>>A
metallic taste in the mouth
MED AIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
Exams of Nursing
AN ulcer is a - ANSWER>>Lesion caused by loss of tissue usually
combined with inflammation
An ulcer can be caused by - ANSWER>>A bacterium known as
H.pylori
A person who is taking _____ should not take antacids -
ANSWER>>Tetracyclines
Medications such as tagament and Pepcid are known as a
histamine H2-Receptor antagonists. These medications are used
to treat - ANSWER>>Active duodenal ulcers and Hypersecretion in
the stomach acid
Mucosal protective medications work by - ANSWER>>Protecting
the lining of the stomach
Medications such as Prilosec and Prevacid are known as gastric
acid pump inhibitors. These medications work by -
ANSWER>>Suppressing the secretion of gastric acid
Which laxative would be used for chronic constipation -
ANSWER>>Metamucil
Antiemetics would be used to treat - ANSWER>>Motion sickness
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Warning signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders include -
ANSWER>>Hematuria and swelling of the hands and feet
Thiazide Diuretics are used to treat conditions including -
ANSWER>>Hypertension and Dieresis
Lasix may Cause many side effects including - ANSWER>>Allergic
Reaction
SOme medications may discolor urine. For example Pyridium will
turn urine - ANSWER>>Red or Orange
Ditropan Has many side effects including - ANSWER>>Drowsiness
Grave's Disease is a condition that - ANSWER>>Is caused by too
much thyroid hormone in the blood
Thyroid medications can cause many side effects including -
ANSWER>>Palpitations
Medications used to treat hyperthyroidism include -
ANSWER>>Radioactive Iodine and Tapazole
A medication that lowers blood sugar levels is called a -
ANSWER>>Hypoglycemic
Glucophage can cause many side effects including - ANSWER>>A
metallic taste in the mouth
