C: Nurselabs GASTRO#1 6.

A client has been given Loperamide

hydrochloride (Imodium). Which of the
1. The nurse is giving instructions to a client following situation is the medication indicated
receiving Cholestyramine (Prevalite). Which to?
statement made by the client indicates a need
for further teachings? A. Abdominal pain.
B. Patients with an ileostomy.
A. “I will include a high fiber rich food in my diet”. C. Bloody Diarrhea.
B. “I will continue taking my multivitamins”. D. Acute dysentery.
C. “This medication will help lower my cholesterol“.
D. “I will sip the cholestyramine powder for a long 7. A client has been given Ondansetron
time for faster absorption”. (Zofran). For which condition should the nurse
administer this medication to the postoperative
2. Which of the following condition can you patient?
safely administer Metoclopramide (Reglan)?
A. Vomiting.
A. Patient with bowel obstruction. B. Incisional pain.
B. Patient with gastrointestinal hemorrhage. C. Abdominal infection.
C. Patient undergoing radiation. D. Atelectasis.
D. Patients with pheochromocytoma.
8. A client with a duodenal ulcer is diagnosed
3. A client has been taking Ibuprofen for some with H. pylori infection. The physician
quite time and was given Misoprostol (Cytotec). prescribed Amoxicillin (Wymox), Pantoprazole
Which of the following is exhibiting the (Prevacid), and Clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which
therapeutic effect of Cytotec? statement made by the nurse correctly explains
the purpose of these medications?
A. Relief of gastric ulcer.
B. Relief of diarrhea. A. “These medicines will minimize acid production
C. Relief of vomiting. and will coat the ulcer”.
D. Relief of constipation. B. “These medicines will stop the acid production
and will kill the bacteria”.
4. A geriatric patient is prescribed with
C. “The ulcer will heal because the medications will
Cimetidine (Tagamet) for the treatment of
kill the bacteria”.
heartburn. Which of the following is the most
D. “These medicines will control the ulcer and
frequent CNS side effect?
motion sickness”.
A. Agitation.
9. A client is prescribed with Omeprazole
B. Drowsiness.
(Prilosec). The nurse determines that the client
C. Headache.
is receiving its therapeutic effect if which of the
D. Somnolence.
following is stated by the client:
5. A nurse is administering an IV bolus of
A. Relief of nausea and vomiting.
Cimetidine (Tagamet). Which of the following
B. Decrease diarrheal episodes.
should the nurse monitor closely follow the
C. The absence of constipation.
administration?
D. Relief from GERD.
A. Respiratory rate.
10. A patient with Chron’s disease is receiving
B. Skin turgor.
an infusion therapy of Infliximab (Remicade).
C. Blood pressure.
Which of the following should the nurse do
D. Temperature.
while the patient is on this medication?
A. Monitoring liver function test prior the infusion. 15. Tincture of opium is given to a patient who
B. Monitoring the vomiting episodes. is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the
C. Monitoring the frequency and consistency of following is true regarding this medication?
bowel movements.
D. Monitoring urine output and orientation. A. Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.
B. Opium tincture can be used with medications like
11. A client has been prescribed with naltrexone and buprenorphine.
Pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of the C. Has an unpleasant taste and it can be diluted
following symptoms would prompt the nurse with 15-30 ml water.
that the medication is having its therapeutic D. It increases intestinal motility and peristalsis.
effect if which of the following is noted?
16. A nurse is giving medicine instructions to a
A. Negative abdominal pain. client with hemorrhoids who is receiving a
B. An absence of constipation. Mineral oil. Which of the following statements
C. An absence of diarrhea. made by the client indicates a further
D. Reduction of excess fat in feces. teaching?

12. A nurse is giving a nothing per orem A. “I can take it at least 2 hours before bedtime”.
instructions to a malnourished client with B. “It can interfere with the absorption of the vitamin
diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain episodes E that I am taking”.
which is about to receive a Total Parenteral C. “If I miss a dose of mineral oil liquid, I’ll take it as
Nutrition. Which statement made by the nurse soon as I remember”.
is the most appropriate? D. “I can use mineral oil liquid for an extended
period to prevent further damage”.
A. “It will help in your weight loss”.
B. “It can assure you that you feel better after 17. A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a
receiving TPN”. client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative
C. “It will decrease your diarrhea and your bowel as part of the home medications. All of which
can rest”. are examples of bulk-forming laxative, except?
D. “It will give you less time in the hospital”.
A. Docusate Sodium (Colace).
13. A client is receiving Sulfasalazine B. Methylcellulose (Citrucel).
(Azulfidine) for the treatment of ulcerative C. Polycarbophil (Fibercon).
colitis. Which of the following assessment D. Psyllium (Metamucil).
finding will concern the nurse most?
18. A client with a history of chest pain is
A. Drowsiness. admitted to irritable bowel syndrome. As a
B. Decreased urine output. nurse, which of the following medicines will you
C. Urine discoloration. least expect to be a part of the medical
D. Vomiting. management?

14. A client has been prescribed with Sucralfate A. Alosetron (Lotronex).

(Carafate) for the treatment of gastric ulcer. The B. Tegaserod (Zelnorm).
nurse instruct the client that this medication is C. Lubiprostone (Amitiza).
taken? D. Loperamide (Immodium).

A. 1 hour before meals. 19. What is the priority nursing intervention for
B. 1 hour after meals. a client receiving an antiemetic?
C. At the same time with an antacid.
D. Lunch time. A. Monitor intake and output.
B. Keep items far away from the bed.
C. Give the client privacy by letting him walking
around the room.
D. Keep bed in low position with side rails up.

20. An osmotic laxative will be prescribed for a

client. The nurse understands that which
medications are osmotic laxative? Select all
that apply

A. Senna (Senokot).
B. Mineral Oil.
C. Polyethylene glycol
and electrolytes (GoLYTELY).
D. Sodium Phosphate (Fleet enema).
E. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax).
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D. take antihistamines.
1. Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client
who is taking antihistamine. Which of the 6. When administering the methylxanthine
following nurse teachings is appropriate for the theophylline, the nurse can expect:
client?
A. Decreased pulmonary function
A. Avoid ingesting alcohol. B. Increased pulmonary function
B. Be aware that you may need to take a C. Increased residual volume
decongestant. B. Decreased tidal volume
C. Be aware that you may have increased saliva.
7. A client with which of the following
D. Expect a relief in 24 hours.
conditions may experience a dangerous or fatal
2. Daniel has vertigo, which antihistamine is side effect of theophylline?
best for his condition?
A. Cardiac disorder
A. Terfenadine B. Diabetes
B. Meclizine C. Renal disease
C. Hydrocodone D. Hepatic disease
D. Guaifenesin
8. To evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline
3. Raul, a 20-year-old student, used to buy OTC therapy, which of the following laboratory
drugs whenever he feels sick. Which of the values must be drawn?
following statements best describes the danger
A. Glucose
of self-medication with over-the-counter drugs?
B. Hematocrit
A. Clients are not aware of the action of over-the- C. Potassium
counter drugs. D. Theophylline levels
B. Clients are not aware of the side effects of over-
9. The effects of theophylline may be increased
the-counter drugs.
by:
C. Clients minimize the effects of over-the-counter
drugs because they are available without A. Phenobarbital
prescription. B. Phenytoin
D. Clients do not realize the effects of over-the- C. Rifampin
counter drugs. D. Cimetidine
4. Shenaya will be having her exam in 10. Which of the following statements describes
pharmacology tomorrow. She should be aware the action of antacids?
that antitussive is indicated to:
A. Antacids neutralize gastric acid.
A. encourage removal of secretions through B. Antacids block the production of gastric acid.
coughing. C. Antacids block dopamine.
B. relieve rhinitis. D. Antacids enhance action of acetylcholine.
C. control a productive cough.
D. relieve a dry cough. 11. Jam is under chemotherapy in
which nausea is an expected side effect. Which
5. The nurse should instruct a client who is of the following drugs is indicated to prevent
taking an expectorant to: such side effect?
A. restrict fluids. A. metoclopramide
B. increase fluids. B. cimetidine
C. Tagamet 18. A client needs rapid cleansing of the bowel,
D. famotidine which category is best used?

12. Which of the following drugs will reduce the A. Bacid

effectiveness of sucralfate? B. Bulk-forming agent
C. Saline laxatives with magnesium
A. ranitidine D. Intestinal flora modifiers
B. Carafate
C. metoclopramide 19. Which of the following categories is used
D. meclizine for diarrhea and constipation?

13. Extrapyramidal symptoms are a side effect A. Bulk-forming agents

of which of the following drugs? B. Intestinal flora modifiers
C. Cascara
A. ranitidine D. Milk of Magnesia
B. omeprazole
C. famotidine 20. Which of the following may be used for a
D. metoclopramide bowel preparation and is not recommended for
treatment of constipation?
14. Which histamine-2 antagonist is associated
with the most drug interactions? A. Correctol
B. Fiberall
A. ranitidine C. mineral oil
B. cimetidine D. castor oil
C. Prilosec
D. nizatidine

15. Hydrochloric acid secretion is blocked by

which of the following category of drugs?

A. antacids
B. gastric stimulants
C. histamine-2 antagonists
D. antihistamines

16. Which category of drugs

prevents/treats constipation by the osmotic
drawing of water from extravascular space to
intestinal lumen?

A. Stimulants
B. Bulk-forming agents
C. Hyperosmotic agents
D. Lubricants

17. Which of the following is a bulk-forming

agent?

A. glycerin
B. lactulose
C. FiberCon
D. Milk of Magnesia
C: Quizlet + Answers GASTRO 3 A. Abdominal pain
B. Reduction in steatorrhea
1. A physician has written an order for A. at bed time, C. Hematest-negative stools
ranitidine (Zantac) once daily. The ranitidine D. Regular bowel movements
nurse schedules the medications for (Zantac) is an H2
6. A nurse teaches a client taking C. Uncontrolled
which of the following times? blocker
metoclopramide (Reglan) to rhythmic
discontinue the medication movements of the
A. At bed time
immediately and call the physician if face or limbs
B. After lunch
which side effect occurs with long-
C. With supper
term use?
D. Before breakfast
A. Excessive excitability
2. A client has been taking omeprazole B. Heartburn B. Anxiety or irritability
(Prilosec) for 4 weeks. The nurse ,omeprazole C. Uncontrolled rhythmic
determines that the client is (Prilosec) is used movements of the face or limbs
receiving the optimal intended effect for GERD D. Dry mouth not helped by the use
of the medication if the client reports of sugar-free hard candy
absence of which of the following
7. A client has a PRN order for D. Nausea and
symptoms?
ondansetron (Zofran). The nurse vomiting,
would administer this medication to ondansetron
A. Diarrhea
the postoperative client for relief of: (Zofran) is an
B. Heartburn
antiemetic
C. Flatulence
A. paralytic ileus
D. Constipation
B. incisional pain
3. A physician prescribes bisacodyl B. on an empty C. urinary retention
(Dulcolax) for a client in preparation stomach, D. Nausea and vomiting
for a diagnostic test and wants the bisacodyl
8. A histamine (H2) - receptor answer: 1,2,3,4
client to achieve a rapid effect from (Dulcolax) is a
antagonist will be prescribed for a - 5 and 6 are
the medication. The nurse then tells stool softner
client. The nurse understands that PPI's (proton
the client to take the medication:
which medications are H2- receptor pump inhibitors)
antagonists, one of which could be
A. With a large meal
prescribed. Select all that apply.
B. On an empty stomach
C. At bedtime with a snack
1. Nizatidine (Axid)
D. With two glasses of juice
2. Ranitidine (Zantac)
4. A client has a PRN order for C. episode of 3. Famotidine (Pepcid)
loperamide (Imodium). The nurse diarrhea, 4. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
should plan to administer this loperamide 5. Esomeprazole (Nexium)
medication if the client has: (Imodium) is an 6. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
antidiarrheal
9. A client with a gastric ulcer has an D. one hour
A. constipation
order for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g before meals and
B. abdominal pain
orally four times a day. The nurse at bedtime
C. episode of diarrhea
schedules the medications for which
D. Hematest-positive nasogastric
of the following times?
tube drainage
5. A client is taking docusate sodium D. Regular bowel A. With meals and at bedtime
(Colace). The nurse monitors which movements B. Every 6 hours around the clock
of the following to determine C. One hour after meals and at
whether the client is having a bedtime
therapeutic effect from this D. One hour before meals and at
medication? bedtime
10. A client with a history of duodenal A. Heart burn is
 ulcer is taking calcium carbonate relieved 1. urinary calculi
chewable tablets. The nurse 2. chronic bronchitis
determines that the client is 3. metabolic alkalosis
experiencing optimal effects of the 4. respiratory acidosis
medication if: An 80- year-old client has recently 3. confusion
16.
A. Heart burn is relieved been started on cimetidine (Tagamet).
B. Muscle twitching stops The nurse monitors the client for
C. Serum calcium levels rise which most frequent central nervous
D. Serum phosphrous levels system (CNS) side effect of this
decrease medication?
11. The patient asks how stool softeners c. promoting the 1. Tremors
relieve constipation. Which of the retention of 2. Dizziness
following would be the best response water in the fecal 3. Confusion
by the nurse? Stool softeners relieve mass 4. Hallucination
constipation by:
17. A client is relying on OTC B. Excessive laxative
a. stimulating the walls of the
laxatives for regular use may cause
intestine
elimination. Which of the decreased sodium levels
b. promoting the retention of sodium
following pieces of
in the fecal mass
information is most important Rationale: Excessive
c. promoting the retention of water in
for the nurse to provide to the laxative use causes G.I.
the fecal mass
client? system to become
d. lubricating the intestinal walls
dependent on external
12. the nurse administers antidiarrheal a. after each A. daily bowel movements are methods to achieve
drugs... loose bowel not necessary for good elimination
a. after each loose bowel movement movement intestinal health - Laxative dependence
b. hourly until diarrhea ceases B. Excessive laxative use may weakens peristalsis and
c. with food cause decreased sodium levels musculature of colon
d. BID, in the AM and at bedtime C. Chronic use of laxatives
13. the pregnancy category for the c. category can lead to dependency of
antiflatulent drug simethicone is: unknown elimination
a. category A D. The client should increase
b. category C intake of high-fiber diet
c. category unknown 18. A nurse is caring for a client B. Diarrhea
d. category X with cirrhosis who has a new
14. When recording the administration of d. document prescription for cephulac Rationale: The nurse
diphenoxylate for multiple loose each dose on the (Lactulose). Following will monitor for
stools: MAR administration, the nurse will diarrhea, Lactulose is a
a. document the daily number of monitor the client for which synthetic disaccharide
drugs given adverse effect of this that the small intestine
b. record all stools once each shift medication? cannot utilize. It causes
c. indicate all stools on the MAR next diarrhea by lowering
to the drug A. Dry mouth the ph so that the
d. document each dose on the MAR B. Diarrhea bacterial flora are
C. Headache changed in the bowel
15. A hospitalized client asks the nurse 3. Respiratory
D. Peripheral edema
for sodium bicarbonate to relieve acidosis
heartburn following a meal. The nurse 19. A charge nurse and a newly D. promotes gastric
reviews the client's medical record, licensed nurse are providing emptying
knowing that the medication is care for a client who reports Rationale:
contraindicated in which of the nausea and has a presciption Metoclopramide is a
following conditions? for metoclopramide (Reglan) gastrointestinal
as an antiemetic. Which of the stimulant used to relieve
 following statements by the nausea, vomiting, bowel obstruction. The nurse obstruction
newly licensed nurse indicates heartburn, stomach should withhold Senna
a correct understanding of the pain, bloating, and (Senoket) prescribed orally Rationale: Laxatives are
actions of the medication. persistent feeling of based on an understanding of contraindicated in clients
"Metoclopramide": fullness after meals. which of the following? who have fecal
- Metoclopramide impactation, bowel
A. depresses vagal nerve works by promoting A. laxatives are obstruction, and acute
activity gastric emptying contraindicated in clients abdominal surgery to
B. decreases gastric acid who have small bowel prevent perforation.
secretions obstruction Laxatives will cause
C. slows peristalsis B. Only bulk-forming increased abdominal
D. promotes gastric emptying laxatives such as psyllium cramping and discomfort
A nurse is caring for a caring C. "I don't have pain in (Metamucil) should be
20.
for a client who is receiving my stomach" prescribed
esomeprazole (Nexium) to C. Medication should be
manage GERD. Which of the rationale: esomeprazole administered via NG tube
following best indicates the (Nexium) is proton pump than oral route
desired therapeutic effect? inhibitor (PPI) and D. Opioid analgesics, rather
A. " I don't pass gas a often" works in the parietal than laxative should be
B. "my abdomen is no longer cells of the stomach by prescribed to alleviate
firm" inhibiting the proton discomfort
C. "I don't have pain in my pump enzyme that 23. A client has been taking D. acid indigestion
stomach" generates gastric acid omeprazole (Prilosec) for
D. " I have regular BM's" secretion. the past 4 weeks. The nurse Rationale: Omeprazole, a
- Treatment is for gastric determines that the proton pump inhibitor,
ulcers, duodenal ulcers medication is effective reduces gastric acid
and GERD. when the client reports? secretion and treats
- an expected finding if duodenal and gastric
medication is effective A. nausea ulcers, prolonged
will be a decrease in the B. diarrhea dyspepsia, gastrointestinal
client's symptoms of an C.headache reflux disease and erosive
ulcer or GERD. D. acid indigestion esophagitis
Heartburns are a
24. A physician orders a C. the client's stools
common sign of GERD,
colonoscopy b/c of the become clear liquid
so absence of pain means
client's persistent diarrhea.
the medication is
The nurse instructs the Rationale: GOLYTELY is
working
client to drink 250 mL of given as a colonic lavage.
21. A nurse is talking with a B. 1 hr before meals an electrolyte solution Within 30 minutes of
client who has peptic ulcer called GOLYTELY every ingesting the 1st volume of
disease and is starting rationale: Sucralfate is a 15 minutes over a 2 hour the solution, the client
therapy with sucralfate mucosal protectant, the period. Which observation should experience the 1st
(Carafate). The nurse should client should take it on by the nurse provides the of many bowel
instruct the client to take this an empty stomach, 1 hr best evidence that the movements. The bowel
medication: before meals, for solution has achieved its must be clear of feces for
A. with antacid maximum effectiveness primary purpose? the colonoscopy to be
B. 1 hr before meals effective! The solution is
C. with food or milk A. the client's serum preferable to other forms
D. immediatly after meals electrolyte levels are of bowel clensing its less
22. A nurse is reviewing A. laxatives are normal likely to deplete
medications for a client who contraindicated in clients B. the client's intake electrolytes or cause water
has a diagnosis of small who have small bowel approximates the output intoxification
C. the client's stools
 become clear liquid D. To reduce intestinal
D. the client's bladder fills activity and decrease stool
with urine size
25. After drinking the prescribed 1,2,3 27. Your client is dx with end A. serum ammonia
dose of GOLYTELY and rationale: sodium is the stage liver failure and
have numerous stools, the most abundant cation in receiving
client reports feeling chest the blood and functions lactulose/granulote. which
palpitations to the nurse. The in the body to maintain lab test tells you it is
nurse suspects an electrolyte osmotic pressure and effective?
imbalance and requests a acid-base balance to A. serum ammonia
physician order for Lab transmit nerve impulses, B. BUN
work. Which ones concern very low values can result C. sodium
you? in seizures and D. serum Creatinine
neurologic symptoms,
28. Your elderly pt is being C. Antidiarrheal, its a
1. sodium 126 mEq/ L normal adult range
administered Lomotil, narcotic
2. potassium 2.8 mEq/L between 135 adn 146
what kind of drug?
3. chloride 90 mEq/L mEq/L
A. Antiflatulent
4. calcium 9.4 mEq/dL - Potassium is essential
B. Laxative
5. phosphrous 3.5 mEq/dL for maintaining fluid
C. Antidiarrheal
6. Blood Urea nitrogen balance, nerve impulse
D. Emetic
(BUN) 16 mg/dL function, muscle
function, and cardiac 29. The Patient has GERD D. Proton Pump inhibitor
(heart muscle) function. and they are prescribed(
Very low values can Prilosec) Omeprazole
cause cardiac What kind of a drug is
arrhythmias, normal it?
range in an adult is 3.5 A. Antacid
and 5.5 mEq B. Histamine H2
- Chloride is influenced Antagonist
by the extracellular fluid C. Anticholinergic
balance and acid-base D. Proton Pump
balance. Choloride Inhibitor
passively follows water 30. How should the patient B. Take 1 hour before meals
and sodium. Normal be taking (Prilosec) and swallow tablet as whole
adult range is 95 to 112 Omeprazole?
mEq/L A. take drugs 2 hours rationale: Proton Pump
26. The physician prescribes A. To ease bowel after a meal inhibitors, decreases gastric
docusate sodium (Colace) fo evacuation and its related B. take 1 hour before juices and reduces pain, they
the client. The client asks the discomfort meals and swallow are taken 1 hour before meals,
nurse to explain why the tablets as whole not after and we don't take it
medication is needed. Which Rationale: Docusate C. take it with juice and crushed, take it whole
explanation given by the sodium (Colace) is a stool crush tablets
nurse correctly states the softner, retaining water D. all of the above
purpose of medication? in the stool, softens the 31. what do you tell D. chew thoroughly and take
mass and makes stool patients to do with with a full glass of water
A. To ease bowel evacuation easier and less painful to tablets (antacid)?
and its related discomfort pass. A. take drugs 30
B. To irriatate the bowel and minutes before meals
promote stool elimination B. crush it and mix with
C. To stimulate peristalsis to orange juice
remove wastes after the C. take 1 hour after
digestion meal
C: Quizlet & Answer GASTRO 4 -antiflatulents
-digestive enzymes
1. Antacids -Act to neutralize or reduce -laxative agents
the acidity of the gastric
5. Anticholinergics and -Reduce gastric movement
contents
antispasmodics -Decrease the amount of
-increase gastric pH
acid secreted by the
-Relieves symptoms but
stomach
does NOT promote healing
-Reduce diarrhea
-Antacids interfere with
-Slows peristalsis
other medications
-Reduces pain
2. Histamine H2-receptor -Reduce gastric acid
6. Laxative Agents -soften fecal mass by
antagonists secretion by blocking the
retaining water
action of histamine at the
-increase intestinal bulk
H2 receptors in the
-lubricate the intestinal
stomach, thereby
wall
displacing histamine from
-produce increased
receptor binding sites
peristalsis
-This Inhibits gastric acid
secretion and they become 7. Antiflatulents Used to reduce gas and
rapidly absorbed bloating
-Creates a more alkaline 8. Digestive Enzymes -Miscellaneous Medication
environment -Breaks down fats,
-promote healing of ulcers starches, and proteins
3. Proton Pump Inhibitors -Reduce gastric acid by 9. What makes -Mouth
blocking the proton pump up the digestive -Esophagus
-Block enzyme H+, K+, system? -Stomach
ATPase which increase -Intestines
HCL
10. Mucus -Secreted by surface
-Do NOT effect gastric
epithelial cells
emptying or intrinsic factor
-Protective barrier for
secretion
mucosal surface
4. What are the 4 major types 1. Includes products that
11. What 2 agents -histamine H2-receptor
of GI medications? help restore or maintain the
promote antagonist
lining that protects the GI
healing and -proton pump inhibitors
tract
reduce gastric
-antacids (neutralize,
acidity?
histamine H2-receptor
antagonists (block) , proton 12. Proton Pump "prazole"
pump inhibitors (block) Inhibitors end
in..
2. Affects the general 13. Many peptic Helicobacter pylori
movement of the GI tract ulcers are -can be healed by
-Anticholinergics, caused by? products and antibiotics
antispasmodics
14. Helicobacter -Secrets an alkaline
Pylori chemical called urease to
3. Affects movement in the
protect itself from the
colon; promote bowel
stomach acidity
emptying
-Infection remains
-laxative agents
localized

4. Miscellaneous 15. GERD -Gastro esophageal reflux

medication disease
 -Caused by loosening of Receptor?
LES sphincter between What do Acetylcholine
24.
esophagus and stomach anticholinergic drugs
-Acidic stomach contents block?
move up into esophagus
-intense burning 25. In anticholinergic -Reduce GI spasms
(heartburn) drugs, blocking -Reduces intestinal
-Can lead to esophageal acetylcholine does movement
ulcers, esophagitis what? -Reduce acid production
-Reduce gastric
-Often take Histamine movement
(H2) Receptors
THUS RELIEVES
16. Sucralfate -It is an aluminum salt PAIN
-Heals ulcers by forming
a protective layer at the 26. Antispasmodic drugs -Parasympathetic drug
ulcer cite do what? -Reduces muscle spasms
-Does not change gastric in the GI tract
pH -Reduces cramping,
bloating, and diarrhea
17. What are some -burping
side effects of -constipation 27. What do Antidiarrheal -Reduce the fluid
antacids? -bowel obstruction drugs do? content of the stool
-anorexia -Decrease peristalsis
-diarrhea -Reduce movement of
-thirst the intestinal tract
-malaise (weakness) 28. When should we use -peptic ulcers
-slow heart beat anticholinergic drugs? -hyperacidity
-cardiotoxicity -Acute pancreatitis
18. What could -Aluminum (Basaljel) 29. When should we use -hypermobility
cause -Calcium Compounds Antispasmodic drugs? -Irritable colon
constipation in (Tums) Laxatives -Draw fluid into the
30.
Antacids? intestine to promote
19. What could -Magnesium compounds fecal softening
cause diarrhea (Milk of Magnesium) -Speed the passage of
in Antacids? -Sodium (Sodium feces through the colon
Bicarbonate, Alka- -Help in the elimination
Seltzer) of stool from the rectum
20. Antacids with a Bedtime to allow 31. How many categories 1. Bulk-forming
laxative effect should adequate rest before the are there for laxatives? 2. Fecal softeners
be taken when? bowel is stimulated Name them. 3. Hyperosmolar
When should Bedtime. Acid secretion 4. Lubricant
21.
Histamine (H2 ) reaches it peak between 5. Stimulant
Receptors be taken? 10PM-2AM 32. What do bulk- -Absorb water and expand
22. What does smoking do -Increases the amount of forming laxatives -Increases poop
in the body? acid made in the do? -This stimulates peristalsis
stomach *used for constipation
-May decrease the effect 33. What do fecal -Soften stool by lowering the
of H2 blockers softener laxatives surface tension
23. How much time should At least 1 hour with the do? *Help relieve constipation
be between taking an antacid taken first produced by a delay in rectal
antacid with H2 emptying
34. What do -Distend the bowel with fluid
hyperosmolar accumulation
laxatives do? -Promote peristalsis
-Promote bowel movement
*Also used to cleanse the bowels
in preparation for endoscopic or
colonoscopic exams
35. What do lubricant -Create a barrier between the feces
laxatives do? and colon wall that prevents the
colon from absorbing fecal fluid
-Softens the stool
*Used to soften stool in conditions
where straining stool should be
avoided (stroke, hernia, aneurysm)
36. What do stimulant -Increase peristalsis in numerous
laxatives do? ways
*Used to treat constipation
resulting from prolonged bed rest
or poor dietary habits
*Also used to cleanse the bowels
in preparation for endoscopic or
colonoscopic exams
37. What can excessive -Irritable Bowel Syndrome
us of laxatives -prolonged diarrhea
cause? -abdominal pain
-nausea
-vomiting
38. What do -Miscellaneous Medication
Antiflatulents do? -Breaks up and prevents mucus-
surrounded pockets of gas from
forming in the intestine
*Used for short term use only