Term 1 of 223
Patients should only be prescribed prokinetic agents, like metoclopramide, if they are
experiencing which of the following?
GERD
Peptic ulcers
Gastroparesis
Esophageal ulcers
Term 2 of 223
T/F Bezlotoxumab and Actoxumab are monoclonal antibodies that target C. Diff toxin and reduce
recurrence of C. diff, Actoxumab is more effective than Bezlotoxumab
True
False
Term 3 of 223
T/F A stool is considered unformed if a toothpick cannot be stuck in the stool and remain upright
True
False
,Term 4 of 223
Which of the following patients meets the Child-Pugh classification for class A cirrhosis?
A patient with no ascites, bilirubin of 1.5mg/dL, albumin of 4 mg/dL, an INR of 1.5, and grade
2 encephalopathy
A patient with slight ascites, bilirubin of 2.5mg/dL, albumin of 3 mg/dL, and INR of 2 and no
encephalopathy
A patient with moderate ascites, bilirubin of 4 mg/dL, albumin of 1g/dL, and INR of 4, with
grade 2 encephalopathy
None of the above
Term 5 of 223
Which sort of anti-constipation medications swells in the intestinal fluid forming a gel that aids in
fecal elimination and promoting peristalsis, so they need to be taken with sufficient water?
Bulk producers
Osmotics
Stimulant laxatives
Intestinal Secretagogues
Term 6 of 223
When should PPIs be taken?
They should be placed in a feeding tube mixed with an alkaline solution
30-60 minutes before a meal
30-60 after a meal
First thing in the morning
,Term 7 of 223
What is important patient education regarding use of scopolamine and antihistamines for motion
sickness and vestibular disturbances like vertigo?
They need to be administered prior to anticipated motion sickness trigger to allow for
absorption
They are associated with QT prolongation, and their use is cautioned in elderly patients
There are only oral formulations available
Scopolamine causes hyperactivity, and palpitations; antihistamines increase urinary
frequency
Term 8 of 223
Which of the following describes hereditary hemochromatosis?
Destruction of bile ducts
Fatty liver progresses to cirrhosis
Increased iron absorption leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis
Increase copper accumulation leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis
Term 9 of 223
T/F Alcoholic cirrhosis develops more quickly in women
True
False
Term 10 of 223
T/ F Cirrhosis can be reversed with pharmacologic therapy
True
False
, Term 11 of 223
Which of the following therapeutics acts to neutralize acid in the stomach with alkaline
compounds, although they may chelate with other medications?
H2RAs
PPIs
Prokinetic Agents
Antacids
Term 12 of 223
T/F Intestinal secretagogues are commonly used during pregnancy
True
False
Term 13 of 223
Which of the following describes nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?
Destruction of bile ducts
Fatty liver progresses to cirrhosis
Increased iron absorption leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis
Increase copper accumulation leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis
Term 14 of 223
Which of the following meets criteria for C. Diff infection?
A. ≥3 unformed stools in 24 hours and a positive stool test for C. diff toxin
B. Colonoscopic findings of pseudomembranous colitis
C. Histopathologic findings of pseudomembranous colitis
D. All of the above
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