Ch. 50- Acid Controlling Drugs

Question 1

Chief cells

Answer 1

cells in the stomach that secrete the gastric enzyme pepsinogen

Question 2

Gastric glands

Answer 2

secretory glands in the stomach containing the following cell types: parietal, chief, mucous, endocrine, and enterochromaffin

Question 3

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Answer 3

an acid secreted by parietal cells in the lining of the stomach that maintains the environment of the stomach at a pH of 1-4

Question 4

mucous cells (aka surface epithelial cells)

Answer 4

cells whose function in the system is to secrete mucous that serves as a protective mucous coat against the digestive properties of HCl.

Question 5

parietal cells

Answer 5

cells in the stomach that produce HCl. These cells are the primary site of action for many of the drugs used to treat acid-related disorders

Question 6

pepsin

Answer 6

an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins

Question 7

Antacids drugs

Answer 7

aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel), aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox, Mylanta), calcium carbonate (Tums), magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)

Question 8

H2 receptor antagonists

Answer 8

cimetidine (Tagamet [HB]), famotidine (Pepcid [AC]), ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 9

Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Answer 9

lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazol (Protonix)

Question 10

Miscel. drugs

Answer 10

sucralfate (Carafate), misoprostol (Cytotec), simethicone (Mylicon)

Question 11

Antacids

Answer 11

basic compounds composed of different combinations of acid-neutralizing ionic salts