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Chapter 16 Exam Flashcards

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Action of Antacids

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 Act by partially neutralizing gastric hydrochloric acid

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how are antacids widely available?

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 Widely available in many over-the-counter (OTC) preparations

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what are antacids used for?

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for the relief of acid indigestion (dyspepsia), heartburn (pyrosis), and sour stomach

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Pyrosis

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heartburn

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Dyspepsia

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acid indigestion

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What products can antacids contain?-

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 magnesium and/or aluminum antacids most commonly used

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What is their duration of action and how often are they administered?-

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 Generally have a short duration of action, requiring frequent administration

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H 2-blockers-

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 Reduce gastric acid secretion by acting as histamine2 blockers
 Reduce gastric acid released in response to stimuli, such as food and caffeine

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ranitidine trade name

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zantac

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10
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what is ranitidine used for?

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short term acid indigestion and heartburn relief

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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)-

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 Gastric antisecretory agent unrelated to H 2 receptor antagonists
 May be used long-term for severe GERD, to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers, and for hypersecretory conditions

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PPI drugs

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Prevacid, Protonix, Nexium

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omeprazole trade name

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prilosec

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what is omeprazole used for?

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gastric antisecretory agent used short-term for symptomatic relief of GERD, confirmed ulcers, and heartburn

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15
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misoprostol is also known as….

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cytotec

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16
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what is misoprostol a form of?

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Synthetic form of prostaglandin E1

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17
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what does misoprostol do?

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 Inhibits gastric acid secretion and protects the mucosa from the irritant effect of certain drugs

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18
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sucralfate is also known as…

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Carafate

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what does sucralfate do?

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 Inhibitor of pepsin

 Reacts with hydrochloric acid to form a paste that adheres to the mucosa, protecting the ulcer from irritation

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when is sucralfate administered?

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Administered on an empty stomach

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what is Helicobacter pylori’s (H. pylori) role?

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Plays a major role in the development of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and gastric cancer

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what type of infection is H pylori?

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 Bacterial infection

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How is h pylori treated?

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Treated successfully with multiple-drug regimens (over 14 days)

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GI Antispasmodics or Anticholinergics-

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 Help to calm the bowel

 Work by decreasing motility (smooth muscle tone) in the GI tract

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dicyclomine is also known as…

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Bentyl

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dicyclomine is what type of agent?

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 Anticholinergic/Antimuscarinic agent

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what is dicyclomine used for?

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 Used for treatment of IBS and other functional disturbances of GI motility

28
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how does dicyclomine act?

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 Acts by decreasing GI motility (smooth muscle tone)

29
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IBD

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 Chronic condition that causes inflammation in the lining of the GI tract
 Includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
 Abnormal defecation; predominant constipation or diarrhea
 No cure; symptom control

30
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Antidiarrheal Drugs-

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 Act in various ways

 Reduce the number of loose stools

31
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bismuth subsalicylate is also known as….

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Kaopectate, Pepto Bismol

32
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how doe bismuth subsalicylate work?

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has anti-infective and antisecretory properties, a direct mucosal protective effect, and weak antacid and anti-inflammatory effects

33
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examples of Opiate agonists

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Lomotil, Imodium

34
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how do opiate agonists act?

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 Act by slowing intestinal motility, allowing for more reabsorption of fluid
 Lomotil combines diphenoxylate with atropine (Schedule C-V controlled substance)

35
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Probiotics

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 Living microorganisms that can alter a patient’s intestinal flora; may provide benefit in numerous GI diseases

36
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examples of lactobacillus….

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Lactinex, Bacid, Culturelle

37
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what is lactobacillus used for?

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 Treatment of simple uncomplicated diarrhea caused by antibiotics

38
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examples of saccharomyces boulardii…..

39
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how is saccharomyces boulardii used?

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 Often started within 3 days of antibiotic initiation and continued 3 days after discontinuation to prevent diarrhea

40
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) def…

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 One of the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in the United States

41
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Symptoms of C. Diff

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 Symptoms include watery diarrhea, nausea, and/or abdominal pain or tenderness

42
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Cause of C diff.

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 Caused by eradication of native intestinal flora with broad-spectrum antimicrobials and overuse of Proton pump inhibitors (PPI)and H2-blocker therapy

43
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Meds for C. Diff

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 Oral medications include antibiotics - metronidazole (Flagyl) or vancomycin

44
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What to do for recurrent infections?

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 Recurrent infections – fecal transplants

45
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Antiflatulents-

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 For the symptomatic treatment of gastric bloating and postoperative gas pains
 Help to break up gas bubbles in the GI tract

46
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ex of antiflatulents?

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 simethicone (Mylicon)

 e.g. - Gas-X, Beano, Phazyme

47
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Laxatives and Cathartics-

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 Laxatives promote evacuation of the intestine and are used to treat constipation
 Included in this category are cathartics or purgatives
 Promote rapid evacuation of the intestine and alteration of stool consistency

48
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how many categories are laxatives/cathartics divided into?

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 Divided into seven categories according to action

49
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fiber supplements)

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 Soften the stool by absorbing water and increase fecal mass to facilitate defecation

50
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example of fiber supplements

51
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Stool softeners-

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 Surface-acting agents that moisten stool through a detergent action (docusate)

52
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who are stool softeners used for commonly?

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 Commonly used for pregnant or nursing women

53
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Emollients-

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 Promote stool movement through the intestines by softening and coating the stool

54
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EX of emollients

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(mineral oil)

55
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Saline laxatives def

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 Promote secretion of water into the intestinal lumen

56
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how should saline laxatives be taken?

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 Should be taken infrequently, in single doses

57
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ex of saline laxatives?

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 MOM, citrate of magnesia

58
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Stimulant laxatives def

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 Cathartic in action; produce strong peristaltic activity; may alter intestinal secretions in several ways

59
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ex of stimulant laxatives

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senna, castor oil, bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

60
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Habit forming and long-term use of stimulant laxatives may lead to what?

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laxative dependence

61
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Osmotic laxatives-

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 Exert an action that draws water from the tissues into the feces and reflexively stimulates evacuation

62
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ex of osmotic laxatives

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glycerin, Miralax

63
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Chloride channel activators-

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 lubiprostone increases intestinal fluid secretion by activating specific chloride channels in the intestinal epithelium

64
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What laxative category is the choice for pregnant or nursing women and constipated children?-

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stool softeners

65
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Antiemetics

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 For the prevention or treatment of nausea, vomiting, vertigo, or motion sickness

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