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