After teaching a group of nursing students about upper gastrointestinal system drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a gastrointestinal stimulant?

A) Ranitidine (Zantac)
B) Misoprostol (Cytotec)
C) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
D) Metoclopramide (Reglan)


Ans: D
Feedback:
Metoclopramide (Reglan) is classified as a gastrointestinal stimulant. Ranitidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. Misoprostol is a miscellaneous acid reducer.

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