Pharmacology: Chap 11 Questions
OTC PPIs can be used for patients with frequent heartburn for a ____-day course of treatment. 7. 14. 21. 28.
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A harmless darkening of the tongue is a potential side effect of: Ranitidine. Bismuth subsalicylate. Sulfasalazine. Magnesium hydroxide.
Bismuth subsalucylate
A common adverse effect associated with calcium-containing antacids is: Diarrhea. Fluid retention. Headache. Constipation.
Constipation
Lubiprostone is used in the treatment of: Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. Constipation-predominant IBS in women. Ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease.
Constipation-predominant IBS in women
Antibiotics are used in combination with proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease caused by the bacteria: Clostridium difficile. Helicobacter pylori. Escherichia coli. Streptococcus pyogenes.
Helicobacter pylori
The antidiarrheal agent that is available over-the-counter (OTC) is: Diphenoxylate. Alosetron. Loperamide. Senna.
Loperamide
The preferred class of drugs for treatment of GERD is the: PPIs. H2-receptor antagonists. Antacids. Corticosteroids.
PPIs
A medication that is used as a vasoconstrictor in topical products for hemorrhoid treatment is: Phenylephrine. Pramoxine. Hydrocortisone. Witch hazel.
Phenylephrine
Which of the following agents is considered a bulk-forming laxative? Docusate. Psyllium. Mineral oil. Witch hazel.
Psyllium
An athlete has been experiencing symptoms of GERD for several weeks and has used an OTC PPI for symptom management. He now tells you that he is experiencing difficulty swallowing in addition to the frequent heartburn. What is the most appropriate action for the athletic trainer? Instruct the athlete to double the dose of his OTC PPI. Refer the athlete to a physician for evaluation of GERD complications. Recommend that the athlete add an antacid to his treatment regimen. Suggest the athlete switch from a PPI to an H2-receptor antagonist.
Refer the athlete to a physician for evaluation of GERD complications