Renal/GI medications

Question 1

which patient is at a higher risk for developing TD while on Reglan?
A. Has been on Reglan for two days.
B. Has been on Reglan for an hour.
C. Has been on Reglan for two weeks.
D. Has been on Reglan for 14 weeks.

Answer 1

D. Has been on Reglan for 14 weeks

Question 2

When should lansoprazole be taken for the best absorption?
A. After meals
B. Before bed
C. Before meals
D. After exercise

Answer 2

C. Before meals

Question 3

What type of medication is chlorathalidone?
A. Thiazide
B. Beta blocker
C. Ace Inhibitor
D. Statin

Answer 3

A. Thiazide

Question 4

What is the indication for sodium bicarbonate?
a. hypocalcemia
b. respiratory acidosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis

Answer 4

C. Metabolic acidosis

Question 5

what is the primary use if bisacodyl in patient care?
a. to treat pain
b. to treat constipation
c. to lower blood pressure
d. to reduce inflammation

Answer 5

B. to treat constipation

Question 6

How must Sucralfate be taken?
a. with a meal
b. before bedtime
c. on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals
d. first thing in the morning

Answer 6

C. on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals

Question 7

what adverse effect(s) can occur when taking misoprostol while pregnant?
a. miscarriage
b. premature birth
c. birth defects
d. all of the above

Answer 7

d. all of the above