Chapter 8: Pharmacology of the Digestive System

Question 1

anorexiant

Answer 1

treats obesity by supppressing appetite

Question 2

anorexiant medications

Answer 2

phendimetrazine,Adipost,Obezine
phentermine,Zantryl,Adipex

Question 3

antacid

Answer 3

Used to neutralize stomach acids

Question 4

antacid medications

Answer 4

calcium carbonate,Tums
aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, Maalox,Mylanta

Question 5

antidiarrheal

Answer 5

Used to control diarrhea

Question 6

antidiarrheal medications

Answer 6

Ioperamide,Imodium
diphenoxylate and atropine, Lomotil
kaolin/pectin,Kaopectate

Question 7

antiemetic

Answer 7

Treats nausea, vomiting and motion sickness

Question 8

antiemetic medications

Answer 8

prochlorperazine,Compazine
promethazine,Phenergan

Question 9

antivirals

Answer 9

Treat herpes simplex infection

Question 10

antivirals medications

Answer 10

valacyclovir,Valtrex
famcyclovir,Famvir
acyclovir,Zovirax

Question 11

H(base2)-receptor antagonist

Answer 11

Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. When stimulated H(base 2)- receptors increase the production of stomach acid. Using an antagonist to block these receptors results in a low acid level in the stomach

Question 12

H(base2)-receptor antagonist medications

Answer 12

ranitidine,Zantac
cimetidine,Tagamet
famotidine,Pepcid

Question 13

laxative

Answer 13

Treats constipation by stimulating a bowel movement

Question 14

laxative medications

Answer 14

senosides,Senokot
psyllium,Metamucil

Question 15

proton pump inhibitors

Answer 15

Used to treat peptic ulcers and gastroesophangeal reflux disease. Blocks the stomach’s ability to secrete acid.

Question 16

proton pump inhibitors medications

Answer 16

esomeprazole,Nexium
omeprazole,Prilosec