South Dakota Medication Aide Practice Test

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Which medication is used as a coating agent to protect ulcer sites?

Reglan

Sucralfate

Sucralfate is specifically designed to act as a protective barrier for ulcer sites in the gastrointestinal tract. It works by forming a gel-like substance that adheres to the ulcer, creating a physical barrier that shields the area from stomach acid, enzymes, and bile. This protective coating helps to promote healing by allowing the ulcer to recover without being further irritated by digestive substances.

In contrast, Reglan is primarily used to enhance gut motility and prevent nausea, while esomeprazole functions as a proton pump inhibitor, reducing stomach acid production. Dicyclomine, an anticholinergic, is used to relieve spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. None of these medications provide the same protective coating effect on ulcers that sucralfate does.

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Esomeprazole

Dicyclomine

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