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HLT 250 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2024-2025
Antacids are not used in the treatment of peptic ulcer - ANSWER False
Antacids combine with hydrochloric acid and produce salt and water - ANSWER
True
Antacids are safe to use during lactation - ANSWER False
Gastrointestinal stimulants decrease the strength of the spontaneous movement of
the upper gastrointestinal tract - ANSWER False
Antacids are used in the treatment of heartburn - ANSWER True
Histamine H2 antagonists are used mainly to treat
-Gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Gastric hypersecretory conditions
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease - ANSWER All of the above
Specific anticholinergic drugs are occasionally used in the medical treatment of
peptic ulcer - ANSWER True
Antacids containing sodium should not be used by patients who have
cardiovascular problems or who have sodium-restricted diets - ANSWER True
Which adverse reaction would not be expected with the use of a histamine H2
antagonist - ANSWER Constipation
Antacids do not neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach and duodenal
contents - ANSWER False
Adverse reactions of gallstone-solubilizing drugs include all of the following
EXCEPT - ANSWER Constipation
Antidiarrheals decrease intestinal peristalsis - ANSWER True
, Which of the following laxatives lubricates the intestinal walls and softens the stool
- ANSWER Emollients
Patients should seek immediate medical attention if they experience which of the
following because it may indicate a complication of diarrhea - ANSWER Severe
abdominal pain
Long-term use of laxatives should be avoided for all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER Bulk-forming
Constipation is having fewer than three bowel movements per day - ANSWER
False
Laxative use, especially high doses or prolonged use, can cause diarrhea -
ANSWER True
Which type of laxative has the longest onset of action - ANSWER Bulk-forming
Bowel evacuants are used for which of the following
-Constipation
-Bowel cleansing - ANSWER Both A and C
How do histamine H2 antagonists help in the treatment of an ulcer - ANSWER
They decrease the secretion of gastric acid and reduce total pepsin output
How do proton pump inhibitors work - ANSWER They suppress gastric acid
secretion by blocking the last step of acid production
Antacids containing calcium are used for patients with renal calculi or
hypercalcemia - ANSWER False
For which group of patients would the healthcare provider be cautious about
prescribing a histamine H2 antagonist - ANSWER All of the above
What are antiflatulents used for - ANSWER All of the above
Which type of laxative has the fastest onset of action - ANSWER Irritant or
stimulant
Gallstone-solubilizing drugs suppress the manufacture of cholesterol and cholic
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