WGU D398 Intro to Pharmacology – GI Drugs:
Questions With Step-by-Step Solutions
Caution of antacids Correct Answer - Chronic kidney disease
What is the drug class of famotidine (Pepcid)? Correct Answer -
Antihistamine
What are common side effects of antihistamines? Correct Answer
- Diarrhea, dizziness, mental confusion (especially with older
debilitated adults)
What caution should be taken when prescribing antihistamines to
patients? Correct Answer - Patients with renal disease need a
lower dose
What is the drug class of cimetidine? Correct Answer -
Antihistamine
Define proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Correct Answer -
reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting the action of pumps
transferring hydrogen ions across cell membranes, leading to
decreased hydrochloric acid secretion
What do proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) end in? Correct Answer -
-prazole
What class of medication is omeprazole (Prilosec)? Correct
Answer - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
What are some common side effects of Proton pump inhibitors
(PPIs)? Correct Answer - Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation
Questions With Step-by-Step Solutions
Caution of antacids Correct Answer - Chronic kidney disease
What is the drug class of famotidine (Pepcid)? Correct Answer -
Antihistamine
What are common side effects of antihistamines? Correct Answer
- Diarrhea, dizziness, mental confusion (especially with older
debilitated adults)
What caution should be taken when prescribing antihistamines to
patients? Correct Answer - Patients with renal disease need a
lower dose
What is the drug class of cimetidine? Correct Answer -
Antihistamine
Define proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Correct Answer -
reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting the action of pumps
transferring hydrogen ions across cell membranes, leading to
decreased hydrochloric acid secretion
What do proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) end in? Correct Answer -
-prazole
What class of medication is omeprazole (Prilosec)? Correct
Answer - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
What are some common side effects of Proton pump inhibitors
(PPIs)? Correct Answer - Abdominal pain, nausea, constipation