PHARM CH 12 E
The gastrointestinal system is also known as the
alimentary tract.
Which of the following drug classifications do not typically cause constipation?
antibiotics
Which of the following drug classes used to treat GERD may lead to malabsorption of dietary vitamin B12 with prolonged treatment?
antihistamines (H-2 histamine receptor antagonists)
Which of the following is not one of the effects of bismuth subsalicylate?
antiviral
Which of the following is added to diphenoxylate to discourage abuse?
atropine
Which of the following is an alkaline fluid produced by the liver that aids in the digestion and absorption of fat and cholesterol from the small intestine?
bile
Which of the following drugs is an antacid?
calcium carbonate
Which of the following does not increase the risk of GERD?
dairy products
Which of the following antiemetic drugs has a dispensing status of OTC?
diphenhydramine
Which of the following is a surfactant used to treat constipation?
docusate
Which of the following drugs is an antihistamine (H-2 receptor antagonist) used to treat GERD?
famotidine
_____ is marketed over the counter as Pepcid AC. A prescription injectable dosage form is also available.
famotidine
Which of the following is an alternative therapy for nausea and vomiting?
ginger
Healthcare workers, including pharmacy technicians, are encouraged to receive a vaccination for which of the following diseases?
hepatitis B
Before orally administered drugs enter circulation, they must pass first through which organ for drug metabolism?
liver
Which of the following antidiarrheal products has a dispensing status of OTC?
loperamide
Which of the following is a synthetic opioid similar to diphenoxylate that is used to reduce peristaltic activity?
loperamide
Many episodes of constipation are related to a diet
low in fiber.
The active ingredient in the prescription medication Antivert, used for motion sickness, is
meclizine
Which of the following is a bulk-forming laxative?
methylcellulose
Which of the following drugs is considered to be a hazardous agent and should be handled and disposed of appropriately?
misoprostol
Which of the following drugs is used to treat a tear or fissure in the rectal canal?
nitroglycerin
Which of the following is a serotonin (5-HT) receptor antagonists used to prevent and treat severe nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapeutic medications, radiation treatments, or anesthesia?
ondansetron
Which of the following types of laxatives is an organic substance that draws water into the colon and thereby stimulates evacuation?
osmotic laxative
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors is marketed under the trade name Protonix?
pantoprazole
Which of the following is an osmotic laxative?
polyethylene glycol 3350
Which of the following drug classes must be taken daily, rather than as needed, for the treatment of GERD?
proton pump inhibitors
What is the common name of a group of plants whose seeds yield fiber?
psyllium
Which of the following antiemetics is available as a transdermal patch marketed for motion sickness?
scopolamine
Which of the following is a tablet indicated for bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy?
sodium phosphate
Which of the following ways is one in which emesis can be initiated?
stimulating chemoreceptor trigger zone
Which of the following drugs adheres to proteins at the ulcer site, forming a protective coat or shield over the ulcer that resists degradation by gastric acid, pepsin, and bile salts?
sucralfate
Which of the following medications may cause discoloration of urine, perspiration, tears, and semen?
sulfasalazine
Which of the following types of laxatives is a substance that acts as a detergent, helping fatty and watery components of the intestinal contents to mix, thus making the stool soft and mushy?
surfactants
Mylicon (simethicone) is used
to relieve flatulence (gas).
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are used to treat which of the following conditions?
ulcerative colitis
Which of the following shouldnot be used in patients who are taking immunosuppressive doses of prednisone?
vaccines
Which of the following is not a cause of infectious diarrhea?
H. pylori
A patient who has been exposed to hepatitis within two weeks can be given _____ to provide passive immunity to the disease.
IVIG
What is the brand name for the combination of lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin used to treat H. pylori?
Prevpac
