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Study Group #1 Pharm
pharm for study group on monday
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The cause of GERD is usually a loosening of the (blank) located between the esophagus and the stomach | sphincter |
| In order to reduce gas bubbles that sometimes cause bloating and discomfort, (blank) is sometimes added to antacid preparations. | simethicone |
| Antiemetics are drugs that treat what? | nausea, vomiting |
| What drugs are prescribed to induce weight loss? | anorexiants |
| diphenoxylate (Lomotil) is not likely to be abused for its opioid properties because it? | contains atropine |
| The nurse would expect the patient to begin vomiting shortly after administering? | syrup of ipecac |
| Some antacids are also marked as nutritional aupplements by claiming to provide daily amonuts of which mineral | Calcium |
| patients receiving (blank) are prone to developing peptic ulcers. | estrogens/progestens |
| Which of the following serves as a natural defense that helps neutralize stomach acid? | bicarbonate ion |
| A patient is taking high doses of NSAIDs. What is the drug of choice to prevent peptic ulcers? | Misoprostol (Cytotec) |
| Which of the following antacids combines antacids and H2-receptors into a single tablet? | Pepcid Complete |
| A patient is taking sucralfate (Carafate) for a peptic ulcer. What is a major disadvantage of sucralfate? | The medication needs to be taken four times a day. |
| A patient is suffering from constipation. What class of drugs can cause this? | Opioids |
| Which group of people are more prone to laxative misuse? | Elderly patients |
| A nurse is reviewing a patient's health history with you. She tells you that the patient has had a problem with emesis. You know this term to mean: | vomiting |
| A patient is taking scopolamine (Hyocine). You know the patient might be suffering from: | Motion sickness. |
| The nurse knows that which of the following are risk factors for peptic ulcer disorder? | Excessive psychological stress, Blood group O, Smoking tobacco |
| (blank)is associated with 90% of all duodenal ulcers and 70% of all gastric ulcers. | h. pylori |
| The nurse is answering a patient's questions regarding levothyroxine. She asks the nurse if there are any herbal supplements she should avoid. Which of the following is the correct response? | You should use lemon balm cautiously. |
| Which of the following is a major difference between type I and type II diabetes? | With proper diet and exercise, type II diabetes might not need drug therapy |
| A patient is taking hydrocortisone for replacement therapy. At what time should the patient take the medication? | 6:00-9:00 AM |
| Which of the following is a good indicator that a patient's thyroid medication is working? | Pulse rate |
| How long is the peak activity of a patient taking a short-acting insulin? | 2-4 hours |
| A patient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following medication should the patient be taking? | Metoformin (Glucophage) |
| A patient whose body does not secrete somatotropin can develop which of the following? | Dwarfism |
| The nurse is teaching a diabetic patient to be aware of symptoms of hunger, irritability, or sweating. These symptoms could indicate: | Hypoglycemia. |
| A patient is concerned she might have diabetes. To which of the following symptoms should the nurse recommend she pay attention? | increased thirst Excessive urination Fatigue |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus begins in the middle-age group, and sometimes is referred to as? | Age-onset diabetes |
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