Gastrointestinal Medications and Nursing Considerations Quiz

Test your knowledge on GI medications, their side effects, and nursing considerations. Prepare for your exams or refresh your memory!

#1

Which medication is used to reduce stomach acid production?

Antidiarrheal
Antiemetic
Antacid
Proton pump inhibitor
#2

What is the common side effect of laxatives?

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
#3

What is a common side effect of antacids?

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
#4

What is a common side effect of proton pump inhibitors?

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
#5

Which medication is used to treat peptic ulcers?

H2 receptor antagonist
Antacid
Antiemetic
Proton pump inhibitor
#6

What is a nursing consideration for administering antiemetic medications?

Administer on an empty stomach
Administer with meals
Monitor for signs of constipation
Monitor for signs of dehydration
#7

Which medication is commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea?

Loperamide
Psyllium
Dicyclomine
Lubiprostone
#8

What is a common nursing consideration for patients taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

Monitor for signs of pancreatitis
Take the medication with antacids
Administer before meals
Assess for signs of Clostridium difficile infection
#9

Which medication is used to treat constipation by increasing the water content in the stool?

Bisacodyl
Docusate sodium
Magnesium hydroxide
Polyethylene glycol
#10

Which medication is a mucosal protectant used to treat gastritis and peptic ulcers?

Misoprostol
Sucralfate
Ranitidine
Famotidine
#11

Which of the following medications can cause gastrointestinal bleeding as a side effect?

Antidiarrheal
NSAIDs
Proton pump inhibitor
Laxatives
#12

What is a potential side effect of long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
#13

Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy?

Metoclopramide
Ondansetron
Promethazine
Scopolamine
#14

What is a potential side effect of long-term use of laxatives?

Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
#15

Which medication is a serotonin antagonist used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Metoclopramide
Ondansetron
Promethazine
Scopolamine

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