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Drugs for gastrointestinal disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Diarrhea in children is best managed by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rehydration therapy is the cornerstone of pediatric diarrhea management to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Question 2 of 5
A 35-years old female patient is being treated with a number of prescription drugs, one of which is misoprostol. Which of the following is the most likely purpose for which this drug is being administered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Misoprostol, a prostaglandin analog, is used to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers by enhancing mucosal protection.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is taking verapamil for hypertension and angina has become constipated. Which of the following drugs is an osmotic laxative that could be used to treat the patient's constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide is an osmotic laxative that draws water into the bowel to relieve constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is receiving emetogenic chemotherapy for metastatic carcinoma. To prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, she is likely to be treated with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is commonly used with 5-HT3 antagonists to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 5 of 5
In case of hill journey, antimotion sickness drugs are best administered at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering antimotion sickness drugs like hyoscine one hour before a journey allows sufficient time for absorption and peak efficacy during travel.