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Chapter 72: GERD & PUD Flashcards

1
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Acidic gastric contents are normally prevented from backflow into the esophagus by a protective ring of muscle fibers called the ____

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lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

Patients with GERD have reduced LES pressure

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How many times per week must symptoms of GERD occur in order to be diagnosed

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> /= 2 times per week

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3
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Patients who are refractory to GERD treatment may benefit from

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24-hour esophageal monitoring

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4
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Key drugs that can worsen GERD symptoms

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ASA/NSAIDs
Dabigatran
Bisphosphonates
Fish Oils
Estrogen products
Iron supplements
NRTs
Steroids
Tetracyclines
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5
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When should a patient with GERD be referred for further evaluation

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If they do not respond to lifestyle modifications and/or two weeks of self-treatment with OTC products, or if alarm symptoms are present

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6
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How can infrequent heartburn be treated (< 2 times per week)

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PRN OTC antacids or H2RAs

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7
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What is the initial treatment of choice for GERD

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8-week course of a PPI once daily

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8
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What is used for maintenance treatment if symptoms return after the initial 8 week treatment for GERD

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PPI at the lowest effective dose

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9
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Antacid MOA

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Neutralize gastric acid which increases gastric pH

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10
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What is the onset and duration of action for antacids

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Onset: minutes
Duration: 30-60 min

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11
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Calcium carbonate brand name

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Tums

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12
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Calcium carbonate + magnesium brand name

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Mylanta Supreme

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13
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Calcium carbonate + simethicone brand name

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Maalox Advanced Max Strength

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14
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Magnesium hydroxide brand name

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Milk of Magnesia

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15
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Magnesium hydroxide + aluminum + simethicone brand name

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Mylanta Classic

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16
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Sodium bicarbonate/ASA/citric acid brand name

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Alka-Seltzer

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17
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Antacid warning

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Aluminum and magnesium can accumulate with severe renal dysfunction

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18
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Side effect of calcium

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Constipation

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19
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Side effect of aluminum

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Constipation

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20
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Side effect of magnesium

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Loose stools

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21
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Which antacids may be preferred in pregnancy

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Calcium-containing antacids

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22
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MOA of H2RAs

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Reversibly inhibits H2 receptors on gastric parietal cells, which decreases gastric acid secretion

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23
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Famotidine brand name

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Pepcid, Pepcid AC

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24
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Which two H2RAs come as an injection

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famotidine and ranitidine

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25
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Ranitidine brand name

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Zantac, Ranitidine Acid Reducer

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26
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What warning does H2RA come with

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Confusion, usually reversible (risk factors: elderly, severely ill, renal impairment)

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27
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What are side effects of cimetidine at high doses

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Gynecomastia, impotence

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28
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You must decrease the dose of famotidine, ranitidine, and nizatidine when CrCl < ___

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50 mL/min

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29
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Which H2RA should be avoided due to drug interactions and side effects

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Cimetidine

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30
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MOA of PPIs

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Irreversibly bind to the gastric H+/K+-ATPase pump in the parietal cells. This shuts down the proton pump and blocks gastric acid secretion

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31
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Esomeprazole brand name

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Nexium

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32
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Lansoprazole brand name

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Prevacid, Prevacid Solutabs

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33
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Omeprazole brand name

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Prilosec

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34
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Dexlansoprazole brand name

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Dexilant

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35
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Pantoprazole brand name

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Protonix

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36
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Which PPIs should be taken before breakfast

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Esomeprazole, lansoprazole and omeprazole

37
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Esomeprazole should be taken how far in advance before breakfast

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at least 60 minutes

38
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Which PPI can be taken without regard to meals

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Dexlansoprazole

39
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Pantoprazole oral suspension should be taken how far in advance before a meal

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30 minutes before

40
Q

Which 2 PPIs come as an injection

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Esomeprazole and pantoprazole

41
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Esomeprazole + Naproxen brand name

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Vimovo

42
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PPIs can cause what vitamin deficiency with prolonged use (>/= 2 years)

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Vitamin B12

43
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What are other warnings of PPIs besides B12 deficiency

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C-diff-associated diarrhea, hypomagnesemia, oteoporosis-related bone fractures with high doses or long-term use (>/= 1 year)

44
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Which PPIs should not be used with Plavix due to diminishing therapeutic effects

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Omeprazole and esomeprazole

45
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Which PPI capsules can be opened

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Dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole and rabeprazole (all except pantoprazole)

46
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Which H2RAs are OTC

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Cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine

47
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Which PPIs are OTC

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Esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole

48
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Which PPIs are ODT

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Lansoprazole, omeprazole

49
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Which H2RAs come as oral solutions/suspensions

A

All

50
Q

Which PPIs come as packets for suspensions?

Which one comes as a suspension

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Esomeprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole

Lansoprazole

51
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Metoclopramide drug class

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Dopamine antagonist

52
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Metoclopramide MOA

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enhances response to Ach in the upper GIT, causing increased motility, accelerated gastric emptying and increased LES tone

53
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When should metoclopramide be taken

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before meals and at bedtime

54
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Dose of metoclopramide should be decreased by ___% in CrCl < ___ mL/min to avoid CNS/EPS side effects

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50%

< 40

55
Q

Metoclopramide boxed warning

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Tardive dyskinesia

56
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Metoclopramide should be avoided in patients with

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Parkinson disease

57
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Drugs that should be avoided completely with PPIs & H2RAs

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DR formulation of risedronate (Atelvia)

Rilpivirine & Epclusa should be avoided in combination with PPIs

58
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Key drugs that require an acidic gut and absorption will decrease by antacids, H2RAs and PPIs

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  • Antiretrovirals: Rilpivirine (NNRTI), atazanavir (PI)
  • Antivirals: ledipasvir, velpatasvir/sofosbuvir
  • Azole antifungals: itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole oral suspension
  • Cephalosporins (oral): cefpodoxime, cefuroxime
  • Iron products
  • Mesalamine
  • Risedronate DR
  • TKI: dasatanib, erlotinib, pazopanib
59
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Key oral drugs/drug classes that antacids bind

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  • Antiretrovirals (INSTIs): bictegravir, dolutegravir, elvitegravir
  • Bisphosphonates
  • Isoniazid
  • Levothyroxine
  • Mycophenolate
  • Quinolones
  • Sotalol
  • Steroids (esp budesonide)
  • Tetracyclines
60
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H2RAs should be used with caution with

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CNS depressants d/t risk of additive delirium, dementia, and cognitive impairment. Use lower doses in patients with renal impairment

61
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Cimetidine is a moderate ____ of CYP 2C19

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inhibitor

62
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All PPIs inhibit which CYP enzyme

A

2C19

63
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Metoclopramide should not be used in combination with which drug class

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Antipsychotic drugs

64
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What are the 3 most common causes of PUD

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H.pylori, NSAID-induced ulcers and stress ulcers which occur in critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients

65
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Primary symptom of PUD and other symptoms

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Primary symptom is dyspepsia, a gastric pain which can feel like a gnawing or burning sensation in the middle or upper stomach
Other sx: heartburn, belching, bloating, cramping, nausea and anorexia

66
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If the ulcer is duodenal (usually caused by H.pylori) pain is typically worse when

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2-3 hours after eating (when the stomach is empty)

67
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What can help the pain from a duodenal peptic ulcer

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Eating food or taking antacids lessen the pain

68
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If the ulcer is gastric (usually caused by NSAIDs) pain is typically worse when

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After eating

69
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What is the common, non-invasive diagnostic test used to detect H.pylori

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Urea breath test (UBT)

70
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Which drugs should be d/c prior to UBT test and fecal antigen test to detect H.pylori and how long before the tests should they be d/c

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d/c 2 weeks prior to avoid false negatives

PPIs, bismuth, and antibiotics

71
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Which type of therapy is first-line for H.pylori treatment

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Quadruple therapy

72
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The use of triple-therapy first line for H.pylori treatments is only recommended if:

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clarithromycin resistance rates are low and the patient has no previous hx of taking a macrolide antibiotic

73
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Which drugs are included in quadruple therapy for H.pylori treatment

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Bismuth subsalicylate 300 mg QID
Metronidazole 250-500 mg QID
Tetracycline 500 mg QID
PPI BID (or esomeprazole 40 mg daily)

or use a 3-in-1 combination product + PPI:
Pylera (Bismuth subcitrate potassium 420 mg + metronidazole 375 mg + tetracycline 375 mg) QID + PPI BID

74
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Which drug should not be used in the quadruple therapy for H.pylori treatment if patient has hx of alcohol use

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Metronidazole

75
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Which drug should not be used in the quadruple therapy for H.pylori treatment if patient is pregnant or if the pt is a child

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Tetracycline

76
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How long should quadruple therapy be used for H.pylori treatment

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10-14 days

77
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Which drugs are included in triple therapy for H.pylori treatment

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Amoxicillin 1000 mg BID
Clarithromycin 500 mg BID
PPI BID (or esomeprazole 40 mg daily)

or use a 3-in-1 combination product + PPI:
Prevpac (amoxicillin + clarithromycin + lansoprazole)

78
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If a patient has a PCN allergy, which drug should be changed and which drug should it be changed to in triple therapy

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replace amoxicillin with metronidazole

79
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All NSAIDs should be used with caution in:

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Any person with CV or renal disease (since can elevate BP and decrease renal blood flow)

80
Q

NSAIDs with selective inhibition of COX2 (e.g., celecoxib) have decreased ___ risk but increased ___ risk compared to non-selective NSAIDs

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Decreased GI risk

Increased CV risk

81
Q

NSAIDs that approach the selectivity of celecoxib are

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meloxicam, nabumetone, diclofenac, and etodolac

82
Q

Which combination product reduces the risk of NSAID-induced ulcers

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Naproxen/esomeprazole (Vimovo)

83
Q

Which drug is approved for secondary prevention of CV and cerebrovascular events in patients at risk for aspirin-associated ulcers

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Aspirin/omeprazole - Yosprala

84
Q

If an ulcer develops from NSAID use, what should be used as treatment

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PPI for 8 weeks

85
Q

Drug class for misoprostol

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Prostaglandin E1 analog

86
Q

When should sucralfate be taken

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Before meals on an empty stomach

87
Q

Side effects of misoprostol

A

Diarrhea, abdominal pain

88
Q

Side effect of sucralfate

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Constipation

89
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Risk factors for NSAID-induced ulcers

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Age > 60 yo
Hx of PUD
High-dose NSAIDs
Using > 1 NSAID (e.g., NSAID + ASA)
Concomitant use of anticoagulants, steroids, SSRIs or SNRIs

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