Pharmacology of the Digestive System: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of 5-HT3 antagonists in their antiemetic role?

Accepted Answer

Antagonism of serotonin type 3 (5-HT3) receptors

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Antagonism of dopamine receptors

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Inhibition of gastric emptying

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Stimulation of colonic motility

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect specifically associated with the use of opioid antidiarrheals?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

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Vomiting

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Bradycardia

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Hypertension

Question 3

Which of the following most accurately describes the primary mechanism of action of antiemetics?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of serotonin (5-HT3) receptors

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Stimulation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

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Blockade of dopamine receptors

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Enhancement of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic activity

Question 4

Ondansetron is an example of which class of antiemetics?

Accepted Answer

5-HT3 receptor antagonists

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Dopamine antagonists

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Muscarinic antagonists

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Histamine-2 receptor antagonists

Question 5

Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with metoclopramide?

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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Hypertension

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Tachycardia

Question 6

The primary mechanism of action of antidiarrheals is:

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of intestinal motility

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Stimulation of intestinal fluid secretion

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Enhancement of water absorption

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Blockade of chloride channels

Question 7

Which type of antidiarrheal is represented by loperamide?

Accepted Answer

Opioid agonists

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Anticholinergics

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Calcium channel blockers

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Adrenergic agonists

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of probiotic use in managing gastrointestinal disorders?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of acne

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Reduction of diarrhea

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Prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea

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Improvement of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms

Question 9

In the context of cancer treatment, critically evaluate the ethical considerations that should guide the use of antiemetics to manage nausea and vomiting.

Accepted Answer

The potential benefits of antiemetics should be carefully balanced against the potential risks, as well as the patient's values and preferences.

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Antiemetics should be automatically prescribed to all cancer patients to prevent nausea and vomiting.

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The decision to use antiemetics should be based only on the severity of the patient's symptoms.

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The patient's preferences should be the sole factor in deciding whether to use antiemetics.

Question 10

Among the following commonly used medications, which one is primarily used as an antidiarrheal agent?

Accepted Answer

Loperamide

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Octreotide

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Ondansetron

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Metoclopramide

Question 11

What is the primary therapeutic indication for serotonin receptor antagonists?

Accepted Answer

Prevention of nausea and vomiting

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Treatment of diarrhea

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Healing of peptic ulcers

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Management of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 12

Which of the following mechanisms of action is NOT involved in the antiemetic effect of ondansetron?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine receptor antagonism

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Serotonin receptor antagonism

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Dopamine receptor antagonism

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Histamine receptor antagonism

Question 13

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of prokinetic agents?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical obstruction

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Gastric ulcer

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Constipation

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Nausea

Question 14

A patient with severe vomiting is prescribed metoclopramide. Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when administering metoclopramide?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for extrapyramidal side effects

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Monitor liver function tests

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Check for bradycardia

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Assess for hyperglycemia

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

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Domperidone

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Metoclopramide

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Octreotide

Question 16

A patient is prescribed bismuth subsalicylate to treat traveler's diarrhea. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of bismuth subsalicylate?

Accepted Answer

Black stools

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Bradycardia

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QTc prolongation

Question 17

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of laxatives that bulk the stool?

Accepted Answer

Absorbing water and increasing stool volume

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Inhibiting water absorption

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Softening the stool

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Stimulating colonic motility

Question 18

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Accepted Answer

Citalopram

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Octreotide

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Metoclopramide

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Bismuth subsalicylate

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential drug interaction associated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

Accepted Answer

Decreased absorption of iron

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Increased risk of bleeding

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Hyperglycemia

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QTc prolongation

Question 20

Which of the following drugs is an antiemetic that acts by blocking the 5-HT3 receptor, commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Ondansetron

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Domperidone

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Metoclopramide

Question 21

Which of the following drugs is an antidiarrheal that acts by increasing water absorption in the colon, commonly used to treat acute diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Loperamide

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Lactulose

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Bisacodyl

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Senna

Question 22

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of metoclopramide, a prokinetic agent used to improve gastric emptying?

Accepted Answer

Extrapyramidal symptoms

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Constipation

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Diarrhea

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Drowsiness

Question 23

Which of the following drugs is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Mesalazine

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Bisacodyl

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Ondansetron

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Loperamide

Question 24

Which of the following drugs is a prokinetic agent, used to increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

Metoclopramide

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Omeprazole

Answer

Loperamide

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Metronidazole

Question 25

Which of the following is a mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors, a class of drugs used to reduce gastric acid secretion?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of gastric acid secretion

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Stimulation of gastric motility

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Neutralization of gastric acid

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Increase in mucosal blood flow

Question 26

Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of domperidone, a prokinetic agent used to improve gastric emptying?

Accepted Answer

Prolongation of the QT interval

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Peptic ulcer disease

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Hepatic impairment

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Inflammatory bowel disease