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Agents for Gastrointestinal DIsorders Flashcards

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Antacid best taken at night

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H2 receptor antagonist

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Antacid best taken in the morning

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Proton pump inhibitor

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3
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Causes of peptic ulcer disease

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NSAIDs and H. pylori

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Receptors facilitating HK-ATPase

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M3 (Muscarinic), CCK2 (Gastrin), and H2 (Histamine)

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Prostaglandin analog to save and protect the mucosa

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Misoprostol

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6
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Protects mucosa from acids

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Sucralfate

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7
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Basal rate of acid secretion

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1-5 microEq

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8
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Fast acting antacids

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Sodium bicarbonate and Calcium bicarbonate

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9
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Adverse effect of Aluminum hydroxide

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Constipation

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10
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Adverse effect of Magnesium hydroxide

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Osmotic diarrhea

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Effects of antacids

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Increased LES pressure and gastric emptying time, pepsin inactivation, and mucosal protection

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12
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Duration of action of antacids in a fasting state

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30 mins (due to gastric emptying)

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13
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Duration of action of antacids with meals

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2 to 3 hours

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14
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Minimum neutralizing capacity of antacid

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5 mEq/dose

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15
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pH level at which ulcers start to heal

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3.5

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16
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Adverse effects of Calcium bicarbonate and Sodium bicarbonate

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Belching

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17
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Antacids should be taken 2 hours before or after ingestion of:

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Tetracycline
Fluoroquinolone
Itraconazole
Iron preparation

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18
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Most potent H2 receptor antagonist

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Famotidine

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19
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Least potent H2 receptor antagonist

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Cimetidine

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20
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Modified histamine molecule with an imidazole ring

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Cimetidine

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21
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Modified histamine molecule with a furan ring

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Ranitidine

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22
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Modified histamine molecule with a thiazole ring

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Famotidine

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MOA of H2RA

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Inhibitors of histamine at H2 receptor; decrease gastrin and pepsin secretion

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24
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Clinical uses of H2RA

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GERD
PUD
NUD
Stress related gastritis

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25
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Adverse effect of Cimetidine

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Inhibits estradiol metabolism causing hyperprolactinemia

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26
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H2RA increases bioavailability of ethanol EXCEPT

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Famotidine

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27
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PPI with the shortest half-life

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Omeprazole

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28
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PPI that is the fastest activated at pH 1.2

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Rabeprazole

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29
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Most potent suppressor of gastric acid secretion

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Proton Pump inhibitors

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30
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Drugs that inhibit both fasting and meal stimulated secretion

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H2RA and PPI

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31
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Healing time of duodenal ulcers

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4 weeks

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32
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Healing time of gastric ulcers

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6 to 8 weeks

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33
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PPI Therapy for actively bleeding ulcers

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80mg initial IV bolus then 80mg constant infusion at 8mg/hr

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34
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PPI is given with what drugs when used as treatment for H. pylori associated ulcers?

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Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin

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35
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PPIs affect the absorption of:

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Vit B12, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc

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36
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PPI, PG, H2RA, and Antacids are used to:

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heal the ulcer, pain relief, and prevent complications

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37
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Regimen to reduce recurrence of ulcer:

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HP eradication, PPI, and H2RA

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38
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This drug group reduces clopidogrel activity

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

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39
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MOA of Sucralfate

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Binds to necrotic ulcer tissue and serves as barrier to acid, pepsin, and bile for up to 6 hours

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40
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Colloidal bismuth compounds combined with which antibiotics will enhance ulcer healing up to 98%

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Metronidazole and Tetracycline

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41
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Increases prostaglandin secretion and scavenges reactive oxygen species

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Rebamipide

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42
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Reduces incidence of NSAID induced ulcers and stimulates uterine contraction

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Prostaglandin analogs

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43
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Agents (regimen) used to eradicate H. pylori

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PPI (usual ulcer dose)
Amoxicillin
Clarithromycin

44
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Cholinomimetic agent used for GERD that stimulates M3 receptors

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Bethanechol

45
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for acute colonic pseudo obstruction or Ogilvie’s syndrome

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Neostigmine

46
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Drug of choice for GERD

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Proton Pump Inhibitors

47
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MOA of Dopamine receptor antagonist

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Blocks inhibitory effect of dopamine and blocks D2 receptors

48
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Dopamine receptor antagonist that promotes postpartum lactation

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Domperidone

49
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Produce extrapyramidal symptoms of dystonia, akisthisia and Parkinsonian features

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Metoclopramide, Trimethobenzamide

50
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MOA of macrolides

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Stimulates motilin receptors and promote migrating motor complex

51
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MOA of Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist

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Stimulates second order enteric neurons to promote peristaltic reflex

52
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Neurotransmitters promoting proximal bowel contraction

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AcH and Substance P

53
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Neurotransmitters promoting distal bowel relaxation

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NO and VIP

54
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Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor antagonist with QT prolongation effects

55
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Complex plant polysaccharide or cellulose derivatives that swell on contact with water to distend colon and promote peristalsis

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Bulk forming agents

56
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Luminally active agents

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Bulk-forming agents
Osmotic laxatives
Stool softeners

57
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Increases stool liquidity due to an obligate increase in fecal fluid

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Osmotic laxatives

58
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Examples of osmotic laxatives

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Milk of Magnesia
Sorbitol and Lactulose
Mg citrate and Na phosphate
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

59
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Laxative for preparation in GI endoscopic procedures

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Polyethylene glycol

60
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Clinical uses of osmotic laxatives

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Treat acute constipation and prevent chronic constipation

61
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Adverse effect of bulk forming agents

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Bloating and Flatus

62
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Adverse effect of osmotic laxatives

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IV volume depletion and electrolyte imbalance

63
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Stool softeners

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Docusate
Glycerin suppository
Mineral oil

64
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Adverse effects of stool softeners

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Impair absorption of fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)

65
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MOA of stool softeners

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decrease colonic absorption of water allowing easier stool passage

66
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Stimulants or Irritants

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Cathartics and Chloride channel activator

67
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MOA of stimulant laxatives

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Direct stimulation of ENS, colonic electrolyte and fluid secretion

68
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Laxative promoting melanosis coli

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Antraquinone derivatives (aloe, senna, cascara)

69
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Stimulant laxative safe for acute and long term colonic atony use

70
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Potent stimulant laxative promoting intestinal motility

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Castor Oil

71
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Adverse effect of cathartics

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Colonic atony and dilation

72
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Stimulates type 2 chloride channel in small intestine and causes constipation recurrence on discontinuation

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Lubiprostone

73
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MOA of opioid antagonist

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Inhibits peripheral mu opioid receptors

74
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Treatment of opioid induced consipation in patients receiving palliative care

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Methylnaltrexone

75
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Short term use in post-operative ileus after small and large bowel resection

76
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Osmolarity of replacement therapy

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200-320 mmol/L

77
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Non-prescription anti-diarrheal opioid agent with no analgesic property

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Loperamide (Diatabs)

78
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Anti-diarrheal opioid agent that contains small amount of atropine that can cause CNS toxicity in higher doses

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Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)

79
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Bile salt binding protein resins

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Cholestyramine and Colestipol

80
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Reduces intestinal fluid secretion and contracts vascular smooth muscle leading to reduction of portal and splanchnic blood flow

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Somatostatin

81
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Synthetic octapeptide with similar action to somatostatin given SC or IV only

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Octreotide

82
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MOA of Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists

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Inhibit colonic motility, increasing transit time

Inhibit afferent GI 5-HT3 receptors to decrease visceral pain

83
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Drug that is a Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

84
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Drug that is a Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor antagonist

85
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Drugs used for emesis secondary to vagal stimulation

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5-HT3 antagonists (-setron) Ondansetron

86
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Adverse effects of Dolansetron

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Prolonged QT interval

87
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Enhances efficacy of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists for prevention of vomiting

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Corticosteroids (Dexamethasone and Methylprednisolone)

88
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Antipsychotic agent with potent antiemetic and sedative properties

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Phenothiazines and Butyrophenones

89
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Weak antiemetic activity as single agents and prevents motion sickness

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H1 antihistamines and anticholinergics

90
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Muscarinic receptor antagonist that is the best agent to prevent motion sickness

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Hyoscine (Scopolamine)

91
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Less sedation used for motion sickness and treatment of vertigo

92
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Sedative used in conjuction with other antiemetics in patients undergoing chemotherapy

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Diphenhydramine

93
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Cannabinoid reecptor agonist that is a major psychoactive chemical in marijuana used as appetite stimulant and antiemetics

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Dronabinol (THC)

94
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THC analog

95
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First line treatment for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis

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5-aminosalicylic acid

96
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Purine analogs used in induction and maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

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Azathiorpine and 6-mercaptopurine

97
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Immunosuppressive agent that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase and interferes with IL-1 action

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Methotrexate

98
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Drugs used for acute and chronic treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease with inadequate response to conventional therapies

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Anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy:

Infliximab (-umab)

99
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MOA of anti-integrin therapy (Natalizumab)

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Prevents binding of inflammatory cells to integrin and vascular adhesion molecules

100
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Bile acid therapy for gallstones

101
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Inhibits glucagon release and used as treatment for bleeding esophageal varices

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Somatostatin and Octreotide

102
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Causes splanchnic arterial vasoconstriction to regulate upper GI bleeding

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Vasopressin and Terlipressin

103
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Prophylaxis for variceal bleeding

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Beta-receptor blockers

104
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Used in non-variceal bleeding

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Proton pump inhibitor

105
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Used enteral for burn and trauma patients

106
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Immuno nutrition considered for critically ill patients

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Selenium (antioxidants)

107
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Enteral formula for acute respiratory distress syndrome

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