acid controlling

Question 1

purpose of antacids

Answer 1

neutralize stomach acid

Question 2

chelation

Answer 2

chemical binding or inactivation of another drug (reduced drug absorption)

Question 3

magnesium salts

Answer 3

cause diarrhea, pt needs to have functioning kidneys

Question 4

aluminum salts

Answer 4

cause constipation, can give to pt’s w renal disease

Question 5

aluminum + _______= counteract constipation

Answer 5

magnesium or calcium

Question 6

calcium acids

Answer 6

long term use can lead to kidney stones or rebound hyperacidity

Question 7

sodium salts

Answer 7

risk of metabolic alkalosis

Question 8

h2 antagonists

Answer 8

increase the pH of the stomach (alkalinity)

Question 9

cimetidine

Answer 9

adverse: impotence and gynecomastia, potential to cause drug interactions

Question 10

proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s)

Answer 10

acts on proton pump of parietal cells
treats H. pylori infections for ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, NSAID induced ulcers, stress ulcers
(osteoporosis in long term use)

Question 11

lansoprazole

Answer 11

(PPI), can be opened and mixed no crushing, take w/ apple juice

Question 12

omeprazole

Answer 12

(PPI) take whole (no crushing, opening, or chewing) give 30-60 min before meals

Question 13

pantoprazole

Answer 13

for GERD and a damaged esophagus

Question 14

sucralfate

Answer 14

(PPI) mucosal protection, delays PPI absorption

Question 15

misoprostol (cytotec)

Answer 15

decrease ulcers in PTs taking NSAIDs, also prevents GI bleeds and gastric secretions

Question 16

simethicone

Answer 16

antigas