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Self care for GI disorders

Question 1 of 41

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What is another name for pyrosis?

Select one of the following:

  • a. GERD

  • b. NERD

  • c. Heartburn

  • d. Acid Reflux

  • e. A & B

  • f. C & D

Explanation

Question 2 of 41

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Which of the following conditions could lead to esophageal cancer if left untreated?

Select one of the following:

  • a. NERD

  • b. Pyrosis

  • c. GERD

  • d. None of the above

Explanation

Question 3 of 41

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True or False – NERD usually progresses to GERD over time.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 41

1

What are considered some risk factors for heartburn?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Alcohol

  • b. Smoking

  • c. Stress

  • d. Pregnancy

  • e. All of the Above

  • f. None of the Above

Explanation

Question 5 of 41

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If a patient has dysphagia, they are having trouble with which of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Difficulty hearing

  • b. Difficulty speaking

  • c. Difficulty seeing

  • d. Difficulty swallowing

Explanation

Question 6 of 41

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True or False? If asked by a patient to treat acid reflux, you should always recommend non-pharmacological options first.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 41

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What is the general onset of an antacid?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 5 minutes

  • b. 10 – 15 minutes

  • c. 15 – 30 minutes

  • d. 30 minutes to 1hour

Explanation

Question 8 of 41

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Which two drug classes of antibiotics should you watch out for when taking antacids?

Select one of the following:

  • a. macrolides & penicillins

  • b. amino-glycosides & fluoroquinolones

  • c. quinolones & tetracyclines

  • d. tetracyclines & macrolides

Explanation

Question 9 of 41

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What is a side effect of calcium salts?

Select one of the following:

  • a. belching & flatulence

  • b. diarrhea

  • c. constipation

  • d. edema

  • e. none of the above

Explanation

Question 10 of 41

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Which salts should you avoid in heart failure, cirrhosis, and hypertensive patients?

Select one of the following:

  • a. aluminum salts

  • b. magnesium salts

  • c. calcium salts

  • d. sodium salts

Explanation

Question 11 of 41

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What is the brand name of bismuth subsalicylate (BSS)?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Tums

  • b. Pepto-bismol

  • c. Kaopectate

  • d. Prevacid

  • e. A & B

  • f. B & C

Explanation

Question 12 of 41

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True or False? Children under the age of 12 can take BSS without any concerns

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 41

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Which medications does the salicylate component of BSS interfere with?

Select one of the following:

  • a. warfarin

  • b. valproic acid

  • c. methotrexate

  • d. all of the above

Explanation

Question 14 of 41

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Which of the following medications is an example of an H2RA?

Select one of the following:

  • a. omeprazole (Prilosec)

  • b. calcium carbonate (Tums)

  • c. ranitidine (Zantac)

  • a. lansoprazole (Prevacid)

Explanation

Question 15 of 41

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True or False? Cimetidine is the best option out of all the H2RAs available.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 41

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How long does an H2RA typically last?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 20 – 60 minutes

  • b. 2 – 5 hours

  • c. 4 – 12 hours

  • d. 24 hours

Explanation

Question 17 of 41

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Match the generic names with the brand names of the H2RAs.

-famotidine =
-Zantac =
-cimetidine =

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Pepcid
    loratidine
    Ranitidine
    Cimetidine
    Tagamet
    famotidine
    ranitidine
    hydroxyzine
    promethazine

Explanation

Question 18 of 41

1

True or False? H2RAs can be used as needed for acid reflux conditions

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 41

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How long can proton pump inhibitors (PPI) last for?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 5 – 10 hours, up to 24 hours

  • b. 12 – 18 hours, up to 36 hours

  • c. 12 – 24 hours, up to 72 hours

  • d. 24 – 36 hours, up to 48 hours

Explanation

Question 20 of 41

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How long can you take a PPI for before needing to be referred?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 10 days

  • b. 12 days

  • c. 14 days

  • d. 21 days

Explanation

Question 21 of 41

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True or False? Rebound symptoms can occur when you stop taking a PPI.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 22 of 41

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Which of the following medications can cause issues if taken with a PPI?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Tums

  • b. Levaquin

  • c. Plavix

  • d. Cymbalta

Explanation

Question 23 of 41

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What should you recommend to Sally, a 7-year-old girl, who is experiencing mild symptoms of acid reflux?

Select one of the following:

  • a. famotidine

  • b. omeprazole

  • c. calcium carbonate

  • d. nothing, refer to MD.

Explanation

Question 24 of 41

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What are some non-pharmacological options you could recommend to someone who is experiencing heartburn?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Drink 3 cups of coffee every morning

  • b. Eat larger meals

  • c. Smoke 1 pack of cigarettes per day

  • d. Avoid eating less than 3 hours before bed

Explanation

Question 25 of 41

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True or False? Simethicone prevents bubble formation.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 26 of 41

1

What is/are the brand name(s) of simethicone?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Gas-X

  • b. Activated charcoal

  • c.. Miralax

  • d. Phazyme

  • e. All of the above

  • f. B & C

  • g. A & D

Explanation

Question 27 of 41

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What is activated charcoal used for?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Helps with digestion of lactose containing products

  • b. Helps with digestion of carbohydrate filled meals

  • c. Helps with keeping you regular

  • d. Helps with reducing absorption of many toxic ingestions

Explanation

Question 28 of 41

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True or False? Dietary supplements like Lactaid and Beano will not increase your blood glucose.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 29 of 41

1

Which is considered the first line of treatment for an adult who has gas, but does not know what is triggering it?

Select one of the following:

  • a. activated charcoal

  • b. simethicone

  • c. Beano

  • d. Lactaid

  • e. None of the above

Explanation

Question 30 of 41

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Which medications are associated with constipation?

Select one of the following:

  • a. opioids

  • b. anticholinergics

  • c. antibiotics

  • d. calcium supplements

  • e. All of the above

  • f. A & B

  • g. B & D

Explanation

Question 31 of 41

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Which is an example of a bulk-forming laxative?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Miralax

  • b. Metamucil

  • c. Glycerin

  • d. Docusate

Explanation

Question 32 of 41

1

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.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 33 of 41

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Which type of laxatives “draw water into colon via osmosis” to help with constipation?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Bulk-forming laxatives

  • b. Hyperosmotic laxatives

  • c. Emollient laxatives

  • d. Lubricant laxatives

Explanation

Question 34 of 41

1

Which laxative should you especially avoid taking with mineral oil?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Emollient laxatives like docusate

  • b. Hyperosmotic laxatives like glycerin

  • c. Bulk-forming laxatives like Citrucel

  • d. Saline laxatives like magnesium citrate

Explanation

Question 35 of 41

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Which one is a good example of a stimulant laxative?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Miralax

  • b. Glycerin

  • c. Mineral oil

  • d. Magnesium citrate

  • e. Bisacodyl

Explanation

Question 36 of 41

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What would you recommend to the parent of a 1½ year old that has been constipated for a couple days?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Push fluids to help push stool through

  • b. Start with docusate or magnesium oxide

  • c. Nothing. Refer parent to pediatrician for further assistance.

  • d. None of the above

Explanation

Question 37 of 41

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Which special populations are considered most at risk from complications of diarrhea?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Children under 5 years old

  • b. Adolescents between the ages of 13 – 18

  • c. Young adults between the ages of 21 – 30

  • d. Elderly adults greater than 65

  • e. All of the above

  • f. A & D

Explanation

Question 38 of 41

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True or False? Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance are not something to worry about when it comes to complications of diarrhea.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 39 of 41

1

In the “Rehydration Phase” of a 4 year old child, how many mLs of fluid should you give them if they weigh 50 lbs?

Select one of the following:

  • a. 500 – 1000mL

  • b. 800 – 1200mL

  • c. 1100 – 2300mL

  • d. 1500- 2500mL

Explanation

Question 40 of 41

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In the “BRAT” diet, what is NOT a component that would be eaten with someone who has acute diarrhea?

Select one of the following:

  • a. Bananas

  • b. Red meat

  • c. Applesauce

  • d. Toast

  • e. All of the above are a part of the BRAT diet

Explanation

Question 41 of 41

1

True or False? Loperamide is considered an opioid.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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