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Question 1 of 5

We have two patients; one requires suppression of emesis caused by an anticancer drug. Another patient has severe diabetic gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux, which requires relief. Which drug would be most suitable for both indications?

A. Diphenoxylate

B. Aprepitant

C. Pyridoxine

D. Metoclopramide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Metoclopramide

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements concerning traveler's diarrhea (TD) is true?

A. TD can usually be avoided by not eating raw vegetables, seafood or eggs when traveling to third-world countries

B. TD can be prevented by taking one dose of antibiotic 1 day before a trip

C. A specific of Helicobacter pylori is the primary pathogen responsible for TD

D. Phillip's milk of magnesia is used to prevent/treat TD

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: TD can usually be avoided by not eating raw vegetables, seafood or eggs when traveling to third-world countries

Question 3 of 5

The following is a noncompetitive antagonist at the gastric parietal cell HÃ¢â€šâ€š receptor.

A. Cimetidine

B. Loxatidine

C. Roxatidine

D. Rantidine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Loxatidine

Question 4 of 5

A 55-year-old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes of 40 years' duration complains of severe bloating and abdominal distress, especially after meals. Evaluation is consistent with diabetic gastroparesis. The prokinetic drug you would be most likely to recommend is

A. Granisetron

B. Cimetidine

C. Droperidol

D. Metoclopramide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Metoclopramide

Question 5 of 5

Drugs useful to control vomiting include the following EXCEPT:

A. Chlorpromazine

B. Domperidone

C. Ondansetron

D. Apomorphine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apomorphine