GERD Pharmacologic Agents Quiz
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Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with prolonged cimetidine use?

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Gynecomastia (correct)
  • Fatigue
  • What is a potential risk factor for experiencing central nervous system effects from H2-receptor antagonists?

  • Patients with normal renal function
  • Young adults
  • Patients with liver disease
  • Patients with reduced renal function (correct)
  • Which pharmacological class is less effective than PPIs in healing erosive esophagitis?

  • Promotility agents
  • Proton pump inhibitors
  • Antacids
  • H2-receptor antagonists (correct)
  • What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?

    <p>Block acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+/K+ adenosine triphosphatase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect associated with H2-receptor antagonists?

    <p>Confusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of patients are at a higher risk when using H2-receptor antagonists?

    <p>Older adults and patients with reduced renal function (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of prolonged H2-receptor antagonist use?

    <p>Development of tolerance and reduced efficacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy can Over-The-Counter (OTC) H2RAs be used for?

    <p>GERD preventive dosing before meals or exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharmacological class blocks acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H+/K+ adenosine triphosphatase?

    <p>Proton pump inhibitors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential effect can be seen when using proton pump inhibitors in combination with raltegravir?

    <p>Potential toxicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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