Reference no: EM133845758
Question
1. Nonpharmacological measures are appropriate for a patient that is vomiting such as flat soda and crackers.
True
False
2. The mechanism of action for promethazine (Phenergan) is to block H1 receptor sites and impede histamine response.
True
False
3. Metoclopramide (Reglan) should be given to a patient with GI perforation.
True
False
4. Anticholinergics relieve abdominal pain from gastric ulceration by increasing GI motility and secretions.
True
False
5. Antacids promote ulcer healing by neutralizing hydrochloric acid and reducing pepsin activity.
True
False
6. Rantidine (Zantac) increases the absorption of warfarin (Coumadin).
True
False
7. A patient who takes aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) daily for GERD should be evaluated for constipation.
True
False
8. Vomiting is caused when the chemoreceptor trigger zone and the vomiting center in the medulla of the brain is stimulated.
True
False
9. Corticosteriods can be effective in suppressing emesis associated with chemotherapy in cancer patients.
True
False
10. H. pylori can be eradicated with the use of triple therapy: a PPI, and 2 antibiotics.
True
False