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Self care for GI disorders
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1What is another name for pyrosis?
- Aa. GERD
- Bb. NERD
- Cc. Heartburn
- Dd. Acid Reflux
- Ee. A & B
- Ff. C & D
2Which of the following conditions could lead to esophageal cancer if left untreated?
- Aa. NERD
- Bb. Pyrosis
- Cc. GERD
- Dd. None of the above
3True or False – NERD usually progresses to GERD over time.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4What are considered some risk factors for heartburn?
- Aa. Alcohol
- Bb. Smoking
- Cc. Stress
- Dd. Pregnancy
- Ee. All of the Above
- Ff. None of the Above
5If a patient has dysphagia, they are having trouble with which of the following?
- Aa. Difficulty hearing
- Bb. Difficulty speaking
- Cc. Difficulty seeing
- Dd. Difficulty swallowing
6True or False? If asked by a patient to treat acid reflux, you should always recommend non-pharmacological options first.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7What is the general onset of an antacid?
- Aa. 5 minutes
- Bb. 10 – 15 minutes
- Cc. 15 – 30 minutes
- Dd. 30 minutes to 1hour
8Which two drug classes of antibiotics should you watch out for when taking antacids?
- Aa. macrolides & penicillins
- Bb. amino-glycosides & fluoroquinolones
- Cc. quinolones & tetracyclines
- Dd. tetracyclines & macrolides
9What is a side effect of calcium salts?
- Aa. belching & flatulence
- Bb. diarrhea
- Cc. constipation
- Dd. edema
- Ee. none of the above
10Which salts should you avoid in heart failure, cirrhosis, and hypertensive patients?
- Aa. aluminum salts
- Bb. magnesium salts
- Cc. calcium salts
- Dd. sodium salts
11What is the brand name of bismuth subsalicylate (BSS)?
- Aa. Tums
- Bb. Pepto-bismol
- Cc. Kaopectate
- Dd. Prevacid
- Ee. A & B
- Ff. B & C
12True or False? Children under the age of 12 can take BSS without any concerns
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Which medications does the salicylate component of BSS interfere with?
- Aa. warfarin
- Bb. valproic acid
- Cc. methotrexate
- Dd. all of the above
14Which of the following medications is an example of an H2RA?
- Aa. omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Bb. calcium carbonate (Tums)
- Cc. ranitidine (Zantac)
- Da. lansoprazole (Prevacid)
15True or False? Cimetidine is the best option out of all the H2RAs available.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16How long does an H2RA typically last?
- Aa. 20 – 60 minutes
- Bb. 2 – 5 hours
- Cc. 4 – 12 hours
- Dd. 24 hours
17Match the generic names with the brand names of the H2RAs.
-famotidine = [blank_start]Pepcid[blank_end]
-Zantac = [blank_start]Ranitidine[blank_end]
-cimetidine = [blank_start]Tagamet[blank_end]- APepcid
- Bloratidine
- CRanitidine
- DCimetidine
- ETagamet
- Ffamotidine
- Granitidine
- Hhydroxyzine
- Ipromethazine
18True or False? H2RAs can be used as needed for acid reflux conditions
- ATrue
- BFalse
19How long can proton pump inhibitors (PPI) last for?
- Aa. 5 – 10 hours, up to 24 hours
- Bb. 12 – 18 hours, up to 36 hours
- Cc. 12 – 24 hours, up to 72 hours
- Dd. 24 – 36 hours, up to 48 hours
20How long can you take a PPI for before needing to be referred?
- Aa. 10 days
- Bb. 12 days
- Cc. 14 days
- Dd. 21 days
21True or False? Rebound symptoms can occur when you stop taking a PPI.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Which of the following medications can cause issues if taken with a PPI?
- Aa. Tums
- Bb. Levaquin
- Cc. Plavix
- Dd. Cymbalta
23What should you recommend to Sally, a 7-year-old girl, who is experiencing mild symptoms of acid reflux?
- Aa. famotidine
- Bb. omeprazole
- Cc. calcium carbonate
- Dd. nothing, refer to MD.
24What are some non-pharmacological options you could recommend to someone who is experiencing heartburn?
- Aa. Drink 3 cups of coffee every morning
- Bb. Eat larger meals
- Cc. Smoke 1 pack of cigarettes per day
- Dd. Avoid eating less than 3 hours before bed
25True or False? Simethicone prevents bubble formation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26What is/are the brand name(s) of simethicone?
- Aa. Gas-X
- Bb. Activated charcoal
- Cc.. Miralax
- Dd. Phazyme
- Ee. All of the above
- Ff. B & C
- Gg. A & D
27What is activated charcoal used for?
- Aa. Helps with digestion of lactose containing products
- Bb. Helps with digestion of carbohydrate filled meals
- Cc. Helps with keeping you regular
- Dd. Helps with reducing absorption of many toxic ingestions
28True or False? Dietary supplements like Lactaid and Beano will not increase your blood glucose.
- ATrue
- BFalse
29Which is considered the first line of treatment for an adult who has gas, but does not know what is triggering it?
- Aa. activated charcoal
- Bb. simethicone
- Cc. Beano
- Dd. Lactaid
- Ee. None of the above
30Which medications are associated with constipation?
- Aa. opioids
- Bb. anticholinergics
- Cc. antibiotics
- Dd. calcium supplements
- Ee. All of the above
- Ff. A & B
- Gg. B & D
31Which is an example of a bulk-forming laxative?
- Aa. Miralax
- Bb. Metamucil
- Cc. Glycerin
- Dd. Docusate
32True or False? You must drink an adequate amount of fluid with bulk-forming laxatives otherwise it may swell and cause choking or throat blockage.
- ATrue
- BFalse
33Which type of laxatives “draw water into colon via osmosis” to help with constipation?
- Aa. Bulk-forming laxatives
- Bb. Hyperosmotic laxatives
- Cc. Emollient laxatives
- Dd. Lubricant laxatives
34Which laxative should you especially avoid taking with mineral oil?
- Aa. Emollient laxatives like docusate
- Bb. Hyperosmotic laxatives like glycerin
- Cc. Bulk-forming laxatives like Citrucel
- Dd. Saline laxatives like magnesium citrate
35Which one is a good example of a stimulant laxative?
- Aa. Miralax
- Bb. Glycerin
- Cc. Mineral oil
- Dd. Magnesium citrate
- Ee. Bisacodyl
36What would you recommend to the parent of a 1½ year old that has been constipated for a couple days?
- Aa. Push fluids to help push stool through
- Bb. Start with docusate or magnesium oxide
- Cc. Nothing. Refer parent to pediatrician for further assistance.
- Dd. None of the above
37Which special populations are considered most at risk from complications of diarrhea?
- Aa. Children under 5 years old
- Bb. Adolescents between the ages of 13 – 18
- Cc. Young adults between the ages of 21 – 30
- Dd. Elderly adults greater than 65
- Ee. All of the above
- Ff. A & D
38True or False? Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are not something to worry about when it comes to complications of diarrhea.
- ATrue
- BFalse
39In the “Rehydration Phase” of a 4 year old child, how many mLs of fluid should you give them if they weigh 50 lbs?
- Aa. 500 – 1000mL
- Bb. 800 – 1200mL
- Cc. 1100 – 2300mL
- Dd. 1500- 2500mL
40In the “BRAT” diet, what is NOT a component that would be eaten with someone who has acute diarrhea?
- Aa. Bananas
- Bb. Red meat
- Cc. Applesauce
- Dd. Toast
- Ee. All of the above are a part of the BRAT diet
41True or False? Loperamide is considered an opioid.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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