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Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 7 Exam
- Name the cells responsible for the release of Hydrochloric acid in the
stomach. ANS Parietal Cells - Select the substance below that is a major stimulator for the release of
gastric juices. ANS Acetylcholine - Describe the role of acetylcholine in the release of gastric acid. ANS
Acetyl- choline binds to chief cells, ECL cells, parietal cells, and G cells to
stimulate therelease of gastric acid in the stomach and small intestines. This is
to breakdownfood contents in the stomach during digestion. - Name the type of bacteria that is the primary cause of peptic ulcers. ANS
Heli-cobacter pylori (H. pylori)
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- A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer not caused by bacteria.
Select the drug below most likely to have played a part in causing this
ulcer. ANS Ibuprofen - True or False.The pain associated with stomach ulcers is often relieved withfood. ANS False
- What does IBS stand for? ANS Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Select the False statement regarding GERD.
Synonymous with occasional heartburn
LES loosens
Symptoms can be impacted by diet changes
PPIs are the most effective treatment ANS Synonymous with occasional
heartburn