Ch. 50 Acid Controllers Review Flashcards
Does calcium- and magnesium-based antacids are more likely to accumulate to toxic levels in patients with ____ disease and are commonly avoided in this patient group.
Renal
Aluminum-based antacids have a ____ effects as well as an acid-neutralizing capacity.
Constipation
All H2 receptor antagonists may ____ The absorption of certain drugs such as ketoconazole, which require an ____ gastrointestinal environment for gastric absorption.
Inhibit; acidic
Smoking may ____ The absorption of H2 antagonists.
Inhibit
Omeprazole should be taken before ____, and an entire capsule should be taken whole, not crushed, chewed, opened, or dissolved in liquid.
Meals
Simethicone alters the elasticity of mucus-coated ____ , causing them to ____, and is an OTC antiflatulent.
Bubbles; break
Excessive use of sodium bicarbonate may lead to systemic ____.
Alkalosis
The antibiotic Clarithromycin is active against H. pylori and is used in combination with ____ to eradicate the bacteria.
Omeprazole
First type in line therapy against H. pylori includes a 10- to 14-day course of a ____.
Proton
First-line therapy against H. pylori includes a 10- to 14-day course of a ____ pump inhibitor such as ____ ____ plus an antibiotic.
Proton; bismuth subsaliculate
Calcium carbonate is not often used because it may cause kidney ____; it also causes increased gastric ____ production.
Stones; acid
It is recommended that antacids not be given within __ to __ hours of other medications because of the effect of antacids on the ____ of oral medications.
1-2; absorption
Long-term self-medication with antacid may mask symptoms of serious underlying disease, such as bleeding ____ or malignancy.
Ulcers
Sometimes H2 receptor antagonists such as cimetidine may cause adverse effects related to the central nervous system in the ____, including confusion and disorientation.
Elderly
Antacids neutralize acid in the ____. Magnesium-based antacids cause ____. Aluminum-based antacids cause ____.
Stomach; diarrhea; constipation