NVD Medications Quiz - 11/22/2024 Quizizz

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This document is a quiz with 35 questions on NVD (Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea) medications. The questions cover various medications, their mechanisms of action, and common side effects. It's intended for students learning about pharmacology, particularly those studying nursing or medical programs.

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Worksheets Name NVD Medications Class Total questions: 35 Worksheet time: 18mins...

Worksheets Name NVD Medications Class Total questions: 35 Worksheet time: 18mins Date Instructor name: Mr. hkvxdgsnsg apple_user 1. Which class does ondansetron belong to? a) Serotonin antagonist b) Benzodiazepine c) Antihistamine d) Dopamine antagonist 2. What is a common adverse effect of dexamethasone? a) QT prolongation b) Hyperglycemia c) Constipation d) Seizures 3. Aprepitant is most commonly used in combination with which medication class? a) Antihistamines b) Benzodiazepines c) Antacids d) Serotonin antagonists 4. What mechanism of action does prochlorperazine exhibit? a) Dopamine receptor antagonist b) GABA receptor agonist c) Serotonin receptor antagonist d) Histamine receptor antagonist 5. What is the primary indication for dronabinol? a) Motion sickness b) Postoperative nausea c) Pregnancy-induced nausea d) Chemotherapy-induced nausea https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 1 of 7 : 6. What is a major adverse effect of lorazepam? a) Sedation b) QT prolongation c) Tardive dyskinesia d) Severe nausea 7. Which receptor does promethazine primarily target? a) Serotonin b) Histamine c) Dopamine d) Acetylcholine 8. Which condition is metoclopramide commonly used to treat? a) Seizures b) Motion sickness c) Pregnancy-induced nausea d) Gastroparesis 9. What is the main adverse effect of diphenhydramine? a) Severe diarrhea b) Dry mouth c) QT prolongation d) Tremors 10. Dimenhydrinate is best indicated for: a) Chemotherapy-induced nausea b) Gastroparesis c) Vertigo d) Motion sickness 11. Which medication is considered first-line for pregnancy-induced nausea? a) Doxylamine/Pyridoxine b) Ondansetron c) Metoclopramide d) Scopolamine 12. Scopolamine is primarily used for: a) Chemotherapy-induced nausea b) Pregnancy-induced nausea c) Postoperative nausea d) Motion sickness https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 2 of 7 : 13. Which laxative works by absorbing water and increasing stool bulk? a) Magnesium hydroxide b) Bisacodyl c) Docusate sodium d) Psyllium 14. What is a common adverse effect of stimulant laxatives like senna? a) Electrolyte imbalances b) QT prolongation c) Dry mouth d) Weight gain 15. Polyethylene glycol is primarily used for: a) Acute diarrhea b) Motion sickness c) Chronic constipation d) Nausea prevention 16. What is a contraindication for sodium phosphate bowel prep? a) Diabetes mellitus b) Constipation c) GERD d) Electrolyte imbalances 17. What is the mechanism of action for loperamide? a) Histamine receptor blocker b) Serotonin receptor antagonist c) Opioid receptor agonist d) Anticholinergic agent 18. Which medication combination is used for severe diarrhea? a) Loperamide/Metoclopramide b) Ondansetron/Dexamethasone c) Diphenoxylate/Atropine d) Bismuth/Dronabinol https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 3 of 7 : 19. What is a common side effect of bismuth subsalicylate? a) Hyperkalemia b) QT prolongation c) Black stools d) Dry mouth 20. Which medication is effective for motion sickness when used as a transdermal patch? a) Ondansetron b) Lorazepam c) Dexamethasone d) Scopolamine 21. Which medication works by blocking NK-1 receptors in the brain? a) Promethazine b) Metoclopramide c) Aprepitant d) Ondansetron 22. What is a key contraindication for metoclopramide? a) Motion sickness b) Epilepsy c) GERD d) Pregnancy 23. Which of the following is an adverse effect of polyethylene glycol? a) Bloating b) Sedation c) Hypokalemia d) QT prolongation 24. Diphenoxylate/Atropine is indicated for which condition? a) Infectious diarrhea b) Chronic constipation c) Severe diarrhea d) Gastroparesis 25. Which medication class does dimenhydrinate belong to? a) Serotonin antagonist b) Antihistamine c) Dopamine antagonist d) Anticholinergic https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 4 of 7 : 26. Which medication is often added to antiemetic regimens to treat anticipatory nausea? a) Dronabinol b) Lorazepam c) Aprepitant d) Meclizine 27. What is the mechanism of action of scopolamine? a) Anticholinergic agent b) Histamine receptor blocker c) Serotonin receptor blocker d) Dopamine receptor blocker 28. Which medication is commonly used for bowel preparation before a colonoscopy? a) Docusate sodium b) Polyethylene glycol c) Loperamide d) Psyllium 29. What is a common side effect of bisacodyl? a) Weight gain b) Dry mouth c) QT prolongation d) Abdominal cramping 30. What is the primary indication for meclizine? a) Postoperative nausea b) Gastroparesis c) Chemotherapy-induced nausea d) Motion sickness 31. Which of the following is a contraindication for loperamide? a) Traveler’s diarrhea b) IBS with diarrhea c) Infectious diarrhea d) Non-infectious diarrhea https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 5 of 7 : 32. Which medication is first-line for mild diarrhea? a) Ondansetron b) Bismuth subsalicylate c) Diphenoxylate/Atropine d) Loperamide 33. Promethazine is contraindicated in which population? a) Patients under 2 years old b) Patients with liver failure c) Patients with QT prolongation d) Patients with nausea 34. Which medication class does docusate sodium belong to? a) Stimulant laxative b) Bulk-forming laxative c) Osmotic laxative d) Stool softener 35. What is the most appropriate laxative for rapid bowel evacuation? a) Senna b) Psyllium c) Magnesium hydroxide d) Sodium phosphate Answer Keys https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 6 of 7 : 1. a) Serotonin antagonist 2. b) Hyperglycemia 3. d) Serotonin antagonists 4. a) Dopamine receptor 5. d) Chemotherapy-induced 6. a) Sedation antagonist nausea 7. b) Histamine 8. d) Gastroparesis 9. b) Dry mouth 10. d) Motion sickness 11. a) Doxylamine/Pyridoxine 12. d) Motion sickness 13. d) Psyllium 14. a) Electrolyte imbalances 15. c) Chronic constipation 16. d) Electrolyte imbalances 17. c) Opioid receptor agonist 18. c) Diphenoxylate/Atropine 19. c) Black stools 20. d) Scopolamine 21. c) Aprepitant 22. b) Epilepsy 23. a) Bloating 24. c) Severe diarrhea 25. b) Antihistamine 26. b) Lorazepam 27. a) Anticholinergic agent 28. b) Polyethylene glycol 29. d) Abdominal cramping 30. d) Motion sickness 31. c) Infectious diarrhea 32. b) Bismuth subsalicylate 33. a) Patients under 2 years old 34. d) Stool softener 35. d) Sodium phosphate https://quizizz.com/print/quiz/673e8a4b42967e31d6dc8a48 11/22/24, 1 50 AM Page 7 of 7 :

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