Pharm Final UAMS CON UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the 4 types of laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bulk-forming
Surfactant (stool softener)
Stimulant
Osmotic
What should we tell patients to do when taking bulk forming laxatives? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drink plenty of fluids to prevent blockage
Which type of laxative is addictive and works really fast? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stimulant (used for diagnostic testing)
What is the prototype for bulk forming laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Psyllium
What is the prototype for surfactant laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - docusate sodium
What is the prototype for stimulant laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bisacodyl
What is the prototype for osmotic laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Magnesium
hydroxide
Which laxative suppository can cause rectal burning sensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Biscacodyl
What are some main complications of laxatives overall? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diarrhea, dehydration, GI distress
,What type of laxative can patients with Ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis take? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bulk forming laxatives (the only one!)
What patients cannot take laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fecal impaction, bowel
obstruction, acute surgical abdomen
What destroys the enteric coating of bisacodyl? - CORRECT ANSWER - Milk and
antacids (take 1 hour apart)
What is metoclopramide used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - anti-emetic (nausea
suppressant)
What can garlic not be taken with? (Garlic helps with blood flow) - CORRECT
ANSWER - NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin
What should we inform patients of about St. John's wort? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can
cause skin rash so wear sunscreen, consult provider before taking any meds concurrently
What is the purpose of garlic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Acts as vasodilator
What is the purpose of ginkgo biloba? - CORRECT ANSWER - -the "brain" supplement
-vasodilation
What is the purpose of St. John's wort? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can treat mild
depression, pain, and infections
What could happen if a patient takes St. John's wort and antidepressants concurrently? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Serotonin syndrome
, What does St. John's wort decrease the effectiveness of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Oral
contraceptive, warfarin, digoxin, calcium channel blockers
What is the prototype for mucosal protectants that treat PUD? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sucralfate
How does sucralfate work? - CORRECT ANSWER - Creates a thick substance that
adheres to the ulcer
How often should you take sucralfate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4x a day (once with each
meal and once at bedtime)
What is the normal potassium level? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.5-5
How should you take ferrous sulfate? - CORRECT ANSWER - On empty stomach with
orange juice to increase absorption
How should you take liquid iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - With straw to prevent teeth
staining
What foods are high in iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - Muscle meats, green leafy veggies
What reduces the absorption of iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - Milk and caffeine
What is the prototype for antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER - Aluminum hydroxide
What are some complications of antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation, fluid
retention
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What are the 4 types of laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bulk-forming
Surfactant (stool softener)
Stimulant
Osmotic
What should we tell patients to do when taking bulk forming laxatives? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Drink plenty of fluids to prevent blockage
Which type of laxative is addictive and works really fast? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Stimulant (used for diagnostic testing)
What is the prototype for bulk forming laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Psyllium
What is the prototype for surfactant laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - docusate sodium
What is the prototype for stimulant laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bisacodyl
What is the prototype for osmotic laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Magnesium
hydroxide
Which laxative suppository can cause rectal burning sensation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Biscacodyl
What are some main complications of laxatives overall? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Diarrhea, dehydration, GI distress
,What type of laxative can patients with Ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis take? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bulk forming laxatives (the only one!)
What patients cannot take laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fecal impaction, bowel
obstruction, acute surgical abdomen
What destroys the enteric coating of bisacodyl? - CORRECT ANSWER - Milk and
antacids (take 1 hour apart)
What is metoclopramide used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - anti-emetic (nausea
suppressant)
What can garlic not be taken with? (Garlic helps with blood flow) - CORRECT
ANSWER - NSAIDS, heparin, warfarin
What should we inform patients of about St. John's wort? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can
cause skin rash so wear sunscreen, consult provider before taking any meds concurrently
What is the purpose of garlic? - CORRECT ANSWER - Acts as vasodilator
What is the purpose of ginkgo biloba? - CORRECT ANSWER - -the "brain" supplement
-vasodilation
What is the purpose of St. John's wort? - CORRECT ANSWER - Can treat mild
depression, pain, and infections
What could happen if a patient takes St. John's wort and antidepressants concurrently? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Serotonin syndrome
, What does St. John's wort decrease the effectiveness of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Oral
contraceptive, warfarin, digoxin, calcium channel blockers
What is the prototype for mucosal protectants that treat PUD? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sucralfate
How does sucralfate work? - CORRECT ANSWER - Creates a thick substance that
adheres to the ulcer
How often should you take sucralfate? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4x a day (once with each
meal and once at bedtime)
What is the normal potassium level? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3.5-5
How should you take ferrous sulfate? - CORRECT ANSWER - On empty stomach with
orange juice to increase absorption
How should you take liquid iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - With straw to prevent teeth
staining
What foods are high in iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - Muscle meats, green leafy veggies
What reduces the absorption of iron? - CORRECT ANSWER - Milk and caffeine
What is the prototype for antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER - Aluminum hydroxide
What are some complications of antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER - Constipation, fluid
retention
