Ch. 27

Which of the following H2-blockers has many drug interactions?

Tagamet

Which of the following drugs are H2-blockers for the treatment of GERD?

Tagamet

Which of the following drugs can be used to treat the side effect of diarrhea?

Lomotil

H2-blockers (except Pepcid) should be used with caution in older adults due to which of the following side effects?

mental confusion

H2-blockers are contraindicated in patients who are

pregnant

What is Lactinex classified as?

probiotic

Proton pump inhibitors available in slow release dosage forms may be

sprinkled in applesauce

Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec should be

taken on an empty stomach

Which of the following drugs should be administered only on an empty stomach in order to react with stomach acid to form a protective paste?

carafate

Which of the following drugs is not safe to give to pregnant women?

cytotec

Which of the following diseases causes excessive heartburn and acid indigestion?

GERD

Which of the following prostaglandin drug classifications to treat GERD inhibits gastric acid secretion and protects the stomach lining from irritating drugs such as NSAID's?

Gastric mucosal agents

Which of the following agents could be indicated for peptic ulcer disease?

H2 blocker

Which of the following drugs is a proton pump inhibitor?

Nexium

What is Nexium classified as?

PPI

Which of the following is one of the major side effects common in drugs used to treat GERD?

diarrhea

Lomotil would be used to treat

diarrhea as a side effect of GERD treatment

Which of the following is a side effect of proton pump inhibitors?

headaches/dizziness