WorksheetsGastrointestinal Drugs
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
what will happen when glucose concentration in your blood getting high?
Beta cell secrete glucagon and make you high
Beta cell secrete insulin and promotes movement of glucose into certain cells
alpha cell secrete glucagon and help your blood circulation
alpha cell secrete insulin and give you energy
Parts of the small intestine after the duodenum is known as
Jejunum
Lipase duodenum
Amylase duodenum
Lipase ileum
Numerous fingerlike projections in the folds of the wall of the ileum is classified as
Bolus
Chyme
Bile
Villi
Which part of the small intestine joins the large intestine?
Ileum
Duodenum
Jejunum
Rhythmic muscular contractions that move food along the GI tract
heterotrophs
peristalsis
nutrients
alimentary canal
Muscular organ that churns and mashes food into chyme
Saliva
Tonuge
Esophagus
Stomach
Which enzymes does the pancreas pump out? (3 answers)
Amylase
Protease
Lipase
Bile
reduce bronchospasm
antibiotics
anticholinergics
anticonvulsants
antiemetics
Which of the following is not a common cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
. Chronic alcohol ingestion
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Stress-related mucosal damage
Helicobacter pylori infection
Which of the following is a complication of PUD?
. GI bleeding
Perforation
Obstruction
All of the above
Which of the following is an independent risk factor for the development of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers?
Concomitant use of corticosteroids
Alcohol consumption
Concomitant use of selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs
Smoking
Gastric acid secretion is under the control of the following agents EXCEPT:
) Histamine
Acetylcholine
Gastrin
Serotonin
Indicate the drug belonging to M1-cholinoblockers:
Cimetidine
Ranitidine
Pirenzepin
Omeprazole
Indicate the laxative drug belonging to osmotic laxatives:
Docusate sodium
Bisacodyl
Phenolphthalein
Sodium phosphate
Which of the following purgatives undergoes enterohepatic circulation to produce prolonged action:
Docusates
Castor oil
Mag. sulfate
Phenolphthalein
The following laxative lowers blood ammonia level in hepatic encephalopathy:
Bisacodyl
Liquid paraffin
Magnesium sulfate
Lactulose
The most suitable laxative for a patient of irritable bowel disease with spastic constipation is:
Liquid paraffin
Bisacodyl
Senna
Dietary fibre
Stimulant purgatives are contraindicated in the following:
Bed ridden patients
Before abdominal radiography
Atonic constipation
Spastic constipation
Dextromethorphan is an:
Analgesic
Antitussive
Expectorant
Antihistaminic
Sodium cromoglycate has a role in the treatment of the following conditions except
Chronic bronchial asthma
Chronic urticaria
Chronic allergic rhinitis
Chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Gastric acid secretion is under the control of the following agents EXCEPT:
Histamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Gastrin
Tick the drug forming a physical barrier to HCL and Pepsin:
Ranitidine
Sucralfate
Omeprazole
Pirenzepine
Select the drug which inhibits peristalsis
Castor oil
Bisacodyl
Loperamide
Sorbitol
Indicate the side effect of Theophylline:
Bradycardia
Increased myocardial demands for oxygen
Depression of respiratory centre
Elevation of the arterial blood pressure
Codeine is used clinically as:
Analgesic
Antitussive
Antidiarrhoeal
All of the above
Select the fastest acting inhaled bronchodilator:
Ipratropium bromide
Formoterol
Salbutamol
Salmeterol
The most dependable emetic used to expel ingested
poisons is:
Intramuscular emetine
Oral syrup ipecacuanha
Intramuscular apomorphine
Oral bromocriptine
In case of hill journey, antimotion sickness drugs are
best administered at:
Twelve hours before commencing journey
One hour before commencing journey
Immediately after commencing journey
At the first feeling of motion sickness
Which of the following classifications of medications can be used as a calcium supplement?
Antidiarrhea
Antacid
Antinausea
PPI's
Which of the following is NOT an antidiarrheal?
Pectin
Diphenoxylate
Pepcid
Immodium
What is used to prevent travelers diarrhea?
Pepcid
Amoxicillin
Bismuth subsalicylate
Tums
Which of the following is a cytoprotective agent?
Advil
Cytotec
Pepcid
Tums
Which of the following is NOT an antiemetic
Antihistamine
Cannabinoid
5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Tums
Can PPI's be used in infants?
Yes
No
Only certain PPI's
What does triple therapy treat?
PUD
GERD
IBS
Diverticulitis
Pernicious anemia is when your blood is lacking?
Iron
Vitamin B12
Folate
Vitamin d
In a patient with a history of gastric bypass. Vitamin b12 should be given by what route?
IV
PO
SL
Any way
What is the main function of the digestive system?
Provides fuel that keeps cells functioning
Makes the person feel full from eating
To break down food into smaller pieces
To consume food
Whats the function of the tongue?
To lick the food
Roll food into bolus
To lubricate the food and mouth
To impress people with your weird tongue
After Bile is produced in the liver,where is it stored?
Stomach
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Number 4 is pointing to the....
Anus
Rectum
Large Intestine
Small intestine
A digestive enzyme that is found in the stomach and mostly digests proteins
Peptides
Amylase
Pepsin
Bile
Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System
To pass out waste products out of the body
Digest food for energy and growth
Break down nutrients from food
Pump blood around the body
What is the path of the digestive system??
Mouth,Pharynx,Esophagus,Stomach,Small Intestine,Large Intestines,Rectum,Anus
Mouth,Esophagus,Stomach,Small Intestine,Large intestine,Rectum,Anus
Anus,Esophagus,Stomach,Small Intestine,Large Intestine,Rectum,Anus
Mouth,Esophagus,Stomach,Small Intestines,Large Intestines,Rectum,Anus
I am the longest organ in your body,I absorb most water and nutrients.What am I?
Small Intestine
Small Intestines
Esophagus
Large Intestine
What is the order of the small intestine?
Ileum,Jejunum,Duodenum
Duodenum,Jejunum,Ileum
Jejunum,Ileum,Duodenum
Duodenum,Ileum,Jejunum
The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...
Mechanical process
Chemical Digestion
Physical Digestion
Ingestion
What are the stimuli for GIT hormones secretion (select more than one answer)
Distension
Chyme Osmolarity
Chyme acidity
Chyme concentration
What are types of receptors available in GIT
Mechanoreceptor
Osmoreceptor
Chemoreceptor
All of the above
What are the effectors after getting stimulates by hormones?
Muscle in the GIt walls
secretion of the exocrine glands
Both of the above
None of the above
What is/are the phase of GI control?
Cephalic
Gastric
Intestinal
All of the above
Which statements are correct?
Submucosal plexus stimulates circular and longitudinal muscle
Myenteric plexus stimulates circular and longitudinal muscle
Submucosal plexus stimulates villi movement
Myenteric plexus stimulates villi movement
Gastrin family of hormones are (select more than one question)
Gastrin
CCK
Secretin
glucagon
Gastrin is secreted at
Buccal cavity
Esophagus
Intestine
Stomach
Gastrin stimulates the secretion of
Acid
carboxypeptidase
trypsin
chymotrypsin
Enzyme responsible for formation of acid by combining water and carbon di oxide
Amylase
galactosidase
carbonic anhydrase
peptidyl transferase
Which one inhibit the acid secretion
Gastrin
Histamine
Acetylcholine
Somatostatin
How big is big gastrin (hint: Big-big, big, gastrin, gastrin-IV)
95
34
17
14
which one is conserved amino acid in gastrin and CCK?
Pentagastrin
Octagastrin
Heptagastrin
trigastrin
What are the stimulus for gastrin secretion?
peptide and amino acid
distension
both of the above
none of the above
what are the overall functions of gastrin? (select more than one option)
Stimulate Gastric Acid and pepsin secretion
Growth of gastric mucosa and intestinal mucosa
Stimulate Gastric Motility
Contraction of muscle at gastro esophageal junction cardiac sphincter prevents reflux
which statement is/are correct?
Acetylcholine act by cAMP pathway
Gastrin act by cAMP pathway
Hitamine act by PIP2 pathway
Histamine act by cAMP pathway
Which of the following organs performs mechanical digestion?
Small intestine
Large intestine
Stomach
Esophagus
Liver
What is the soft palate made of?
Bone
Muscle
Glands
Fatty tissue
Where does the digestion of carbohydrates begin?
Mouth
Stomach
Small intestine
Pancreas
Structure that prevents food from going into the respiratory tract when we swallow
Soft palate
Epiglottis
Glottis
Oropharynx
Rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle that moves food forwards in the gastrointestinal tract
Peristalsis
Chyme
Pylorus
Amylase
What substance activates pepsinogen?
Mucus
Bile
Hydrochloric acid
Bicarbonate
Where in the gastrointestinal tract does the secretions from the accessory glands enter?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
Pancreas
What is the function of bile?
Emulsifying lipids
Emulsifying amino acids
Protection against infection
Increases surface area to increase absorption of nutrients
What is the treatment for the main cause of gastritis?
Surgery to cut the nerves of the stomach
Antibiotics
Immunosuppressant drugs
Milk
What is the endocrine secretion of the pancreas?
Insulin
Bicarbonate
Trypsin
Amylase
The use of proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers in older adults has been associated with decreased absorption of vitamin B12.
True
False
H2 receptor antagonists is the most suitable agent to treat GERD in cardiac arrhythmic patients.
True
False
Ranitidine has the most significant effect in slowing down the metabolism of other drugs involved in CYP450 metabolism pathway.
True
False
The use of cimetidine is often associated with enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males.
True
False
The choice of antacid depends on adverse effect and absorption factors.
True
False
Magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide antacids have a tendency to cause metabolic alkalosis.
True
False
Aluminium hydroxide antacid causes diarrhea whereas magnesium hydroxide antacid increases the risks of constipation.
True
False
Calcium carbonate should be taken with meals, since acidity improves absorption.
True
False
Aluminium hydroxide has a slower effect in neutralizing HCl in the stomach compared to other antacids.
True
False
Antacids can be administered with other drugs concurrently.
True
False
Ranitidine inhibits binding of histamine released by parietal cells to H2 receptor on enterochromaffin-like cells in the gastric mucosa lining.
True
False
PPIs are generally having excellent safety and efficacy profiles for treating acid-peptic disorders in children.
True
False
Similarly to the antacids, the PPIs tablets are chewed and swallowed before meals to ensure the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug.
True
False
Omeprazole can be administered on empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals for better acid suppression effect in the stomach.
True
False
Not all proton pumps are inhibited upon initiation of PPIs. It requires 3-4 days of daily medication for full acid-inhibiting action. After stopping the drug, it takes 3-4 days for full acid secretion to return.
True
False
Combination of aluminium hydroxide and sucralfate will increase the risk of aluminium toxicity.
True
False
The only histamine-2 antagonist approved for use in younger children (1-16 years old) is
cimetidine.
ranitidine.
famotidine.
nizatidine.
Which drugs below may be the best choice for treating GERD in older patients due to its better therapeutic efficacy and fewer side effects?
Cimetidine
Omeprazole
Sodium bicarbonate
Sucralfate
Which H2 receptor antagonist is excreted in the urine with minimal first-pass metabolism in the liver?
Cimetidine
Ranitidine
Famotidine
Nizatidine
Which of the following antacids does not interfere absorption of other drugs in the gut lumen?
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate
Aluminium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Prolonged used of aluminium hydroxide results in _________ depletion.
chloride
phosphate
calcium
sulphate
Besides aluminium hydroxide, which of the following antacids can cause constipation?
Magnesium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate
Sodium carbonate
Magnesium chloride
Excessive consumption of antacid X results in cardiac disturbances and nerve damage, leading to fatality. X is
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate
Aluminium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Omeprazole lowers gastric acid concentration by
inhibiting the muscarinic receptor on ECL cells.
neutralizing the HCL.
blocking the H2 receptor on parietal cells.
inhibiting H+,K+-ATPase enzyme system on parietal cells.
Which of the following proton pump inhibitors has a rapid onset of action and faster elimination?
Esomeprazole
Omeprazole
Lansoprazole
Pantoprazole
PPIs are superior than H2 receptor antagonists in inhibiting gastric HCL secretion due to these factors EXCEPT
PPIs able to maintain intragastric pH >4 for between 15 - 21 hours daily (vs 8 hours for H2 receptor antagonists).
able to control postprandial and nocturnal intragastric pH.
long-term usage of PPIs doesn’t require dose escalation.
cheaper and easily accessible.
Which of the following drugs is effective in combating Helicobacter pylori infection upon combination with antibiotics?
Proton pump inhibitors
H2 receptor antagonists
Antacids
Mucoprotectant
Which of the following drugs is not involved in the treatment of GERD?
Magnesium trisilicate
Pantoprazole
Ranitidine
Misoprostol
Triple regimen for eradicating H. pylori infection include these antibiotics EXCEPT
Clarithromycin
Amoxycillin
Tetracycline
Metronidazole
Drug X acts by forming an ulcer-adherent complex at the ulcer site, protecting the ulcer from acid, bile salts and pepsin, and at the same time promoting healing of the ulcer. Drug X refers to
misoprostol.
sucralfate.
alumnium hydroxide.
cimetidine.
