GI Medication Quiz Questions And Answers Rated A+

A client with peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a H. pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the BEST understanding of the medication regime? A) "My ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria" B) "These medications are only taken when I have pain from my ulcer" C) "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production" D) "These medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid production in my stomach" - C A client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication to the postoperative patient? A) paralytic ileus B) incisional pain C) urinary retention D) nausea and vomiting - D A patient is on nizatidine therapy for the treatment of GERD. Which sign indicates that the patient may be having an adverse effect associated with this drug? A) dysrhythmia B) constipation C) diarrhea D) headache - A A client has been taking omeprazole for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates that the client is receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom? A) diarrhea B) heartburn C) flatulenceD) constipation - B A patient who has been prescribed metoclopramide is being discharged home. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further discharge teaching by the nurse? A) "I will take the drug after meals" B) "I am using this drug to increase the rate at which my stomach empties" C) "I will call the health care provider if I have any ataxia" D) "I will inform the doctor if I start to have any hallucinations" - B A client has a PRN prescription for loperamide hydrochloride. For which condition should the nurse administer this medication? A) constipation B) abdominal pain C) an episode of diarrhea D) hematest-positive nasogastric tube drainage - C A client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol. The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended therapeutic effect is which finding is noted? A) resolved diarrhea B) relief of epigastric pain C) decreased platelet count D) decreased white blood cell count - B A patient with acute gastritis is receiving treatment to block and buffer gastric acid secretions to relieve pain. Which drug does the nurse identify as an anti-secretory agent (proton pump inhibitor)? A) sucralfate B) ranitidine C) mylanta D) omeprazole - DWhich treatment is true about the drug rabeprazole for treatment of GERD? A) if is rapidly released into the body after it is administered B) the tablets are large and may be crushed if the patient has difficulty swallowing them C) it is a histamine receptor antagonist D) patients who use this drug should be instructed to wear sunscreen - D An older client recently has been taking cimetidine. The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication? A) tremors B) dizziness C) confusion D) hallucinations - D A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment? A) monitoring the leukocyte count for 2 days after the infusion B) checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements C) checking serum liver enzyme levels before and after the infusion D) carrying out a hematest on gastric fluids after the infusion is completed - A