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