Gastrointestinal Disorders Tier 2

The recommended nonprescription dosing for Prevacid 24HR is which of the following?

• 20 mg daily for up to 14 days

• 15 mg daily for up to 14 days

• 20 mg daily for up to 4 months

• 15 mg daily for up to 4 months

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of senna?

• Headache

• Urine discoloration

• Constipation

• Tachycardia

Meclizine has which of the following recommended maximum daily dosages?

• 10 mg

• 25 mg

• 50 mg

• 100 mg

What is the recommended initial adult dose of loperamide?

• 1 mg po after first loose stool

• 2 mg po after first loose stool

• 4 mg po after first loose stool

• 8 mg po after first loose stool

Patients receiving calcium polycarbophil should be counseled which of the following?

• Take on an empty stomach.

• Avoid if you have low iron.

• This product breaks down nonabsorbable complex carbohydrates.

• Avoid if you have trouble swallowing.

Which of the following adverse effects is most likely to occur in a patient taking magnesium hydroxide for heartburn relief?

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Indigestion

• Flatulence

Sodium phosphate enemas generally produce a bowel movement within _________ of administration.

• 3–5 minutes

• 15–60 minutes

• 6–12 hours

• 1–3 days

Which of the following counseling points is FALSE regarding psyllium use?

• Diarrhea, cramps, and abdominal pain may occur.

• Dissolve powder in at least 30 mL of water or juice.

• Separate dosing between psyllium and other medicines by at least 2 hours.

• May take as long as 72 hours to be effective.

Dimenhydrinate, or Dramamine, use should be avoided in all of the following scenarios EXCEPT?

• During travel

• While driving or operating machinery

• While consuming alcohol

• In the elderly

A dose of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 may be appropriately dissolved into all of the following beverages EXCEPT:

• Soda

• Milk

• Juice

• Water