Gastrointestinal questions

Which of the following medications is classified as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?

• Ranitidine

• Omeprazole

• Famotidine

• Sucralfate

What is the primary use of metoclopramide?

• Antacid

• Antiemetic

• Laxative

• Antidiarrheal

Which of the following is a common side effect of laxatives?

• Drowsiness

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Nausea

What is the mechanism of action of H2 receptor antagonists?

• Inhibit gastric acid secretion

• Neutralize stomach acid

• Increase gastric motility

• Coat the stomach lining

Which medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea?

• Loperamide

• Dicyclomine

• Psyllium

• Bisacodyl

Which of the following medications is an osmotic laxative?

• Bisacodyl

• Polyethylene glycol

• Docusate sodium

• Senna

What is the primary use of ondansetron?

• Treat constipation

• Treat nausea and vomiting

• Treat diarrhea

• Treat GERD

Which of the following is a common side effect of antacids?

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Drowsiness

• Headache

Which of the following medications is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

• Mesalamine

• Ranitidine

• Omeprazole

• Docusate sodium

Which of the following is a common side effect of proton pump inhibitors?

• Weight gain

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Abdominal pain