NSG 6005 Week 4 Pharm Quiz Fall 2020 – South University Savannah
1. Question : When using the “step-up” approach in caring for a patient with
... [Show More] GERD, the “step up” from OTC antacid use is:
Student Answer: Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for four to eight weeks
A PPI (omeprazole) for twelve weeks
Histamine 2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for four to eight weeks
Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for two weeks
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 2. Question : Kelly has diarrhea and is wondering if she can take loperamide (Imodium) for the diarrhea. Loperamide:
Student Answer: Can be given to patients of all ages, including infants and children, for viral gastroenteritis
Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea
Is the treatment of choice for the diarrhea associated with E. coli 0157
May be used in pregnancy and by lactating women
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 3. Question : Long-acting beta-agonists received a black box warning from the US Food and Drug Administration due to the:
Student Answer: Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions
Increased incidence of cardiac events when long-acting beta-agonists are used
Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when long-acting beta-agonists are used
Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 4. Question : Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed):
Student Answer: Are Schedule III drugs in all states
Should not be prescribed or recommended for children under four years of age
Are effective in treating the congestion children experience with the common cold
May cause drowsiness in patients of all ages
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 5. Question : If a patient with H. pylori positive PUD fails first-line therapy, the second-line treatment is:
Student Answer: A PPI BID plus metronidazole plus tetracycline plus bismuth subsalicylate for fourteen days
Testing H. pylori for resistance to common treatment regimens
A PPI plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for fourteen days
A PPI and levofloxacin for fourteen days
Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5
Comments:
Question 6. Question : Lifestyle changes are the first step in the treatment of GERD. A food that may aggravate GERD is:
Student Answer: Eggs
Honey Dew
Chocolate
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