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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
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NURSING PHARMACOLOGY GI SAMPLE EXAM REVISIONPRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (2024
UPDATE)
Antacids - ANSWER- -Act to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the gastric contents
-increase gastric pH
-Relieves symptoms but does NOT promote healing
-Antacids interfere with other medications
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists - ANSWER- -Reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the
action of histamine at the H2 receptors in the stomach, thereby displacing histamine from receptor
binding sites
-This Inhibits gastric acid secretion and they become rapidly absorbed
-Creates a more alkaline environment
-promote healing of ulcers
Proton Pump Inhibitors - ANSWER- -Reduce gastric acid by blocking the proton pump
-Block enzyme H+, K+, ATPase which increase HCL
-Do NOT effect gastric emptying or intrinsic factor secretion
What are the 4 major types of GI medications? - ANSWER- 1. Includes products that help
restore or maintain the lining that protects the GI tract
, -antacids (neutralize, histamine H2-receptor antagonists (block) , proton pump inhibitors (block)
2. Affects the general movement of the GI tract
-Anticholinergics, antispasmodics
3. Affects movement in the colon; promote bowel emptying
-laxative agents
4. Miscellaneous medication
-antiflatulents
-digestive enzymes
-laxative agents
Anticholinergics and antispasmodics - ANSWER- -Reduce gastric movement
-Decrease the amount of acid secreted by the stomach
-Reduce diarrhea
-Slows peristalsis
-Reduces pain
Laxative Agents - ANSWER- -soften fecal mass by retaining water
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