Anti-Ulcer Drugs, Laxatives, and Antiemetics Quiz

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What is the common use of antacids?

Preventing heartburn

Treating Helicobacter Pylori infection

Relieving gastric discomfort (correct)

Healing gastric ulcers

Which side effect is associated with cimetidine as an H2 receptor antagonist?

Hepatitis

Restlessness

Diarrhea

Impotence (correct)

What is the main mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?

Enhancing pepsin activity

Blocking the final step of acid production in the stomach (correct)

Increasing acid secretion in the stomach

Stimulating mucus production

Which condition are anti-secretory drugs like cimetidine and famotidine commonly used for?

Gastric ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What are the common adverse effects of antacids containing aluminum?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

Why are antacids recommended to be taken after meals and at bedtime?

To relieve gastric discomfort more effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pharmacological effect of histamine 2 receptor antagonists in the treatment of ulcers?

Inhibit pepsin activity Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is a common adverse effect of proton pump inhibitors?

Gastric atrophy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main adverse effect associated with laxatives?

Diarrhea and abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

Which anti-ulcer drug is primarily used in combination with other medications to eradicate Helicobacter pylori?

Bismuth subsalicylate Signup and view all the answers

What is the key pharmacological effect of anti-emetics in the management of nausea and vomiting?

Prevent nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

In the treatment of ulcers, what is the primary effect of mucosal protective agents like bismuth subsalicylate?

Inhibit pepsin activity Signup and view all the answers

Which medication blocks type 3 serotonin receptors in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) and on afferent vagal neurons in the upper GI tract?

Ondansetron (Zofran) Signup and view all the answers

Which anti-emetic is known for blocking dopamine receptors in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)?

Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can be used as an appetite stimulant in addition to its anti-emetic properties?

Metoclopramide (Reglan) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line therapy for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy?

Doxylamine Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a benzodiazepine commonly used as an anti-emetic?

Lorazepam (Ativan) Signup and view all the answers

Which class of anti-emetics acts by blocking type 3 serotonin receptors?

Serotonin Receptor Antagonists Signup and view all the answers