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What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?
What is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?
- Gram positive bacteria
- Gram negative bacteria (correct)
- NSAIDs
- Increased HCl secretion
Which of the following antibiotics is used in triple therapy to treat peptic ulcer disease?
Which of the following antibiotics is used in triple therapy to treat peptic ulcer disease?
- Tetracycline
- Metronidazole
- Amoxicillin
- All of the above (correct)
What is the main mechanism of action of H2 receptor antagonists?
What is the main mechanism of action of H2 receptor antagonists?
- Inhibition of prostaglandin E2
- Inhibition of H+/K+ ATPase enzyme
- Stimulation of H+/K+ ATPase enzyme
- Receptor mediated binding of acetylcholine, histamine and gastrin (correct)
What is a common side effect of cimetidine?
What is a common side effect of cimetidine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose H. pylori infection?
Which of the following tests is used to diagnose H. pylori infection?
What is the result of the reaction between antacids and HCl?
What is the result of the reaction between antacids and HCl?
What is the therapeutic use of antacids?
What is the therapeutic use of antacids?
Where are the chemoreceptor triggers located?
Where are the chemoreceptor triggers located?
What is a common side effect of taking aluminum hydroxide?
What is a common side effect of taking aluminum hydroxide?
What is the mechanism of action of sucralfate?
What is the mechanism of action of sucralfate?
What is the mechanism of action of chemotherapeutic agents on the vomiting center?
What is the mechanism of action of chemotherapeutic agents on the vomiting center?
What is the advantage of 5-HT3 receptor blockers as antiemetic drugs?
What is the advantage of 5-HT3 receptor blockers as antiemetic drugs?
What is the use of bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the use of bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide as an antiemetic drug?
What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide as an antiemetic drug?
What is a consequence of uncontrolled vomiting in chemotherapy-induced emesis?
What is a consequence of uncontrolled vomiting in chemotherapy-induced emesis?
What is the side effect of phenothiazines, such as prochlorperazine, as antiemetic drugs?
What is the side effect of phenothiazines, such as prochlorperazine, as antiemetic drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of butyrophenones, such as droperidol and haloperidol, as antiemetic drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of butyrophenones, such as droperidol and haloperidol, as antiemetic drugs?
What is the primary mechanism of antiemetic activity for corticosteroids?
What is the primary mechanism of antiemetic activity for corticosteroids?
Which of the following antiemetic agents is known to prolong QT intervals?
Which of the following antiemetic agents is known to prolong QT intervals?
What is the primary action of antimotility agents on the gut?
What is the primary action of antimotility agents on the gut?
What is a common side effect of antimotility agents?
What is a common side effect of antimotility agents?
What is the mechanism of action of bismuth sub salicylate?
What is the mechanism of action of bismuth sub salicylate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of absorbents such as bismuth subsalicylate?
What is the primary mechanism of action of absorbents such as bismuth subsalicylate?
What is a common side effect of chronic laxative use?
What is a common side effect of chronic laxative use?
What is a potential complication of using antimotility agents in young children or patients with severe colitis?
What is a potential complication of using antimotility agents in young children or patients with severe colitis?
Which type of laxative works by activating chloride channels in the intestine?
Which type of laxative works by activating chloride channels in the intestine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of bulk laxatives?
What is the primary mechanism of action of bulk laxatives?
Which laxative should not be taken with mineral oil?
Which laxative should not be taken with mineral oil?
What is the primary indication for the use of lubipostone?
What is the primary indication for the use of lubipostone?
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