The Gastrointestinal System
The OTC product Alli causes which unpleasant side effect? a. leaky stools b. Nausea c. vitamin C deficiency d. Constipation
ANSWER:
Gastrointestinal disease is vomiting that can be preceded by nausea or other indications, such as an increase in salivation? a. Emesis b. gastroesophageal reflux disease c. ulcerative colitis d. peptic ulcers
ANSWER: A
Treatment for GERD caused by H. pylori requires that an antibacterial medication be taken in addition to which medication? a. proton pump inhibitors (PPI) b. dopamine antagonist c. histamine antagonist ( H2 blockers) d. Antacids
ANSWER: A
Which treatment for GERD Alters the surface tension of gas bubbles allowing for dispersion or release? a. Simethicone b. Histamine antagonist (H2 blocker) c. H. pylori treatment d. dopamine antagonist
ANSWER: A
Which treatment of emesis blocks cholinergic receptors producing in antiemetic effect? a. Anticholinergics b. dopamine antagonist c. first generation antihistamines d. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
ANSWER: A
Treatment for GERD decreases acid production by inhibiting binding of histamine at histamine H2 receptors on gastric cells? a. H. pylori treatment b. Histamine antagonist (H2 blockers) c. dopamine antagonist d. proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
ANSWER: B
Which class of antiemetics was developed for chemotherapy-induced nausea but is now widely used? a. Antihistamines b. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist c. Cannabinoids d. Phenothiazines
ANSWER: B
Which foods are part of the"BRAT" diet? a. butter, rice, applesauce, and toast b. banana, rice, applesauce, and toast c. butter, Ramen noodles, apples, and tomatoes d. banana, Ramen noodles, applesauce, and tomatoes
ANSWER: B
Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the lining in the rectum and colon become inflamed and develop ulcers? a. peptic ulcers b. ulcerative colitis c. emesis d. Gastroesophageal reflex disease
ANSWER: B
Which of the following is used to treat ulcers? a. fiber supplements b. H2 blockers c. anti-diarrheal medication d. Corticosteroids
ANSWER: B
Which treatment for emphasis blocks dopamine receptors producing anti-medic effect? a. Anticholingics b. dopamine antagonist c. first generation antihistamines d. 5-HT3 Victor antagonist
ANSWER: B
Which gastrointestinal disease involves damage to the esophagus? a. Emesis b. peptic ulcers c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease d. ulcerative colitis
ANSWER: C
Which of the following are the most commonly prescribed type of laxative? a. fiber supplements b. Stimulants c. stool softeners d. Osmotics
ANSWER: C
Which treatment for GERD suppresses acid secretion by inhibiting an enzyme system at the secretory surface of gastric cells? a. Histamine antagonist (H2 blocker) b. H. pylori treatment c. proton pump inhibitors d. dopamine antagonist
ANSWER: C
Which treatment for emesis blocks serotonin5- ht3 receptors in the GI tract and the chemo receptor trigger Zone (CTZ)? a. first generation histamines b. Anticholinergics c. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist d. Dopamine antagonist
ANSWER: C
Which gastrointestinal disease involves sores in the lining of the stomach or in the duodenum? a. ulcerative colitis b. Emesis c. gastroesophageal reflux disease d. peptic ulcers
ANSWER: D
Which of the following is a treatment for GERD? a. stool softeners b. anti-diarrheal medication c. laxatives d. proton pump inhibitors
ANSWER: D
Which treatment for ulcerative colitis targets proteins made by the immune system? a. Aminosalicylates B. Corticosteroids c. immunomodulators d. biologic response modifiers
ANSWER: D
topiramate (Qsymia) b. Phentermine hydrochloride (Adipex-P) c. Phendimetrazine (Bontril) d. Orlistat (Alli)
ANSWER: D
Treatment of warm parasites usually take several weeks. true or false
ANSWER: FALSE
Diarrhea resolve quickly.
ANSWER: TRUE
Medications that treat GERD are also used to treat ulcers.
ANSWER: TRUE
Most medications used to treat diarrhea decrease peristalsis.
ANSWER: TRUE