Nursing 180 Pharmacology Week 2: GI
Disorders Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Name the gastrointestinal disorders discussed in this unit. - Correct answer-peptic
ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Define peptic ulcer disease (PUD). - Correct answer-an ulcer or erosion that occurs
in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - Correct answer-inflammation of
the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus
List the predisposing factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). - Correct answer-h.
pylori, nsaids, spicy foods, and alcohol
True or False: non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for GERD and
PUD are similar. - Correct answer-true
Name the six classes of medications utilized to treat gastrointestinal disorders
along with their abbreviations. - Correct answer-proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
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, h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA)
antacids
prokinetic agents
mucosal protectant
prostaglandin e analogue
Name the generic prototype for the six classes of medications utilized to treat
gastrointestinal disorders in the following order:
proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA)
antacids
prokinetic agents
mucosal protectant
protaglandin e analogue - Correct answer-proton pump inhibitors (PPI) -
omeprazole
h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) - cimetidine
antacids - aluminum hydroxide
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Disorders Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Name the gastrointestinal disorders discussed in this unit. - Correct answer-peptic
ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Define peptic ulcer disease (PUD). - Correct answer-an ulcer or erosion that occurs
in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum
Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). - Correct answer-inflammation of
the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus
List the predisposing factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). - Correct answer-h.
pylori, nsaids, spicy foods, and alcohol
True or False: non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for GERD and
PUD are similar. - Correct answer-true
Name the six classes of medications utilized to treat gastrointestinal disorders
along with their abbreviations. - Correct answer-proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
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, h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA)
antacids
prokinetic agents
mucosal protectant
prostaglandin e analogue
Name the generic prototype for the six classes of medications utilized to treat
gastrointestinal disorders in the following order:
proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA)
antacids
prokinetic agents
mucosal protectant
protaglandin e analogue - Correct answer-proton pump inhibitors (PPI) -
omeprazole
h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) - cimetidine
antacids - aluminum hydroxide
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