Exam 1 Flashcards
PUD: Two main secretory glands in GI
Oxyntic glands and pyloric glands
PUD: 3 main cells in the oxyntic gland
- Parietal cells
- Chief cells
- Enteroendocrine cells
PUD: What does parietal cells secrete?
Acid
PUD: What does chief cells secrete?
Pepsinogen
PUD: What does enteroendocrine cells secrete?
Histamine
PUD: 2 main cells in the pyloric gland
- G cells
- D cells
PUD: What does G cells secrete?
Gastrin
PUD: What does D cells secrete?
Somatostatin
PUD: Histamine is produced by ____ cells, _____ gastric acid secretion, and is a ____ mediator that works on _____ receptor
- Enteroendocrine/Chromaffin-like (ECL)
- Induces
- Paracrine
- H2
PUD: Gastrin is produced by ____ cells, is the _____ of gastric acid secretion, and is a _____ mediator
- Antral G
- Most potent inducer
- Endocrine
PUD: Somatostatin is produced by ____ cells, ______ gastric acid secretion
- Antral D
- Inhibits
PUD: Histamine receptor
H2
PUD: ACh receptor
M3
PUD: Gastrin receptor
CCK2
PUD: Prostaglandin receptor
EP3
PUD: Proton pumps in parietal cells are activated by 2 pathways:
Ca2+-dependent pathway, cAMP-dependent pathway
PUD: H+, K+/ATPase pump generates the largest ____
ion gradient
PUD: Receptors involved in the stimulatory pathway of acid secretion
M3, CCK2, H2 receptors
PUD: Receptors involved in the inhibitory pathway of acid secretion
EP3
PUD: Protective mechanism in the superficial epithelial cell
EP3, M1 stimulatory pathway secrete mucus and bicarbonate for acid neutralization
PUD: Defense against acid in the lower esophageal sphincter
Prevents reflux of acid gastric contents
PUD: Defense against acid in the stomach
Secretion of a mucus layer by trapping secreted bicarbonate at the cell surface
PUD: Prostaglandins enhance mucosal resistance by _____(2)
- Reducing basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion
- Enhancing epithelial cell bicarbonate secretion, mucus production, cell turnover, and local BF
PUD: Defense against acid in duodenum
Bicarbonate neutralizes acid
PUD: Hormonal and neuronal regulation of pancreatic secretions (3)
- Parasympathetic stimulation
- Secretin causes secretion of fluid & bicarbonate
- Cholecystokinin (CCK) causes secretion of digestive enzymes from pancreas and contraction of gallbladder and release of bile into duodenum
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?
Benign lesion of gastric or duodenal mucosa occurring at a site where the epithelium is exposed to acid and pepsin
Causes of PUD
H. pylori infection, NSAIDs, acid hypersecretion (Zollinger-Ellison & Cushing’s ulcers)
PUD: What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
Gastrin-secreting tumor of non-beta cells in endocrine pancreas that increase acid secretion
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Acid and pepsin from the stomach flow backwards up into the esophagus
- Heartburn
NSAID-induced PUD results from _____ & _____ injury
Systemic & topical
H. pylori infection leading to PUD MoA
- Suppression of somatostatin by inflammatory mediators causes disinhibition (induction) of gastrin release from G cells
- Ammonium hydroxide produced by H. pylori derived urease increases gastric pH & stimulates gastrin secretion
PUD: What are drugs that inhibit secretion of acid?
PPI, H2RA, prostaglandins, muscarinic antagonists
PUD: What are drugs that prevent contact with acid?
Sucralfate, prostaglandin analogs
PUD: What are drugs that neutralize acid?
Antacids
PUD: What is the class of drugs that work against H. pylori? Examples?
Antibiotics
- Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, metronidazole, bismuth
Inhibition of Proton Pump in PUD MoA, examples of direct & indirect ways
Blocks both basal and stimulated acid secretion
- Direct inhibition: PPI
- Indirect: CCK2 of gastrin, H2 of histamine, M3 of ACh
PUD: PPI MoA steps
- Prodrugs that require activation in acid environment
- Conformational change into tetracyclic active sulfenamide
- Rapidly reacts to form a covalent disulfide bond with the PP
- Irreversible inactivation of the pump
PUD: PPI ADME (Absorption, Metabolism)
- Food stimulates acid production -> 30 mins before meals
- Rapidly absorbed, highly protein bound, extensively metabolized by CYP2C19 & CYP3A4
- Asians slow metabolizers (CYP2C19 polymorphism)
PUD: H2RA MoA
- Inhibit acid production by reversibly competing with histamine
- Inhibit basal acid secretion
PUD: H2RA examples
Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine
“-idine”
PUD: H2RA ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Excretion)
- Rapidly absorbed, quick peak concentration
- Small fraction protein bound
- Excreted by kidneys
PUD: MoA of prostaglandin analog
- Bind to EP3
- Decrease cAMP and decrease gastric acid secretion
- Stimulate mucin and bicarb secretion & increase mucosal BF
PUD: Prostaglandin analog examples
Misoprostol
PUD: Prostaglandin analog ADME
- Rapidly absorbed, rapidly & extensively de-esterified to form misoprostol acid
- Food and antacids decrease rate of absorption
PUD: Sucralfate MoA
- Cross-linking produces a viscous, sticky polymer that adheres to epithelial cells and ulcer craters
- Inhibit hydrolysis of mucosal proteins by pepsin
- Stimulate local production of prostaglandins and epidermal growth factor
PUD: Antacids MoA
- Weak bases that neutralize hydrochloric acid to form salts and water
- Increase pH and inactivate pepsin
PUD: Antacids examples
Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate
PUD: M1 receptor antagonist MoA & example
- Suppress neural stimulation of acid production via M1 receptors
- Pirenzepine
PUD: H. pylori infection treatment
Combination of triple therapies
1. Anti-infectives: Amoxicillin (cell wall synthesis), Clarithromycin (protein synthesis), Metronidazole
2. Bismuth subsalicylate: coating agent, disrupt cell wall of H. pylori
3. PPI
Risk factors of PUD
- > 65 yrs
- Past hx of ulcer or complication
- High dose or multiple NSAIDs
- NSAID-related dyspepsia
- Concomitant aspirin (including low dose), corticosteroid, antiplatelet agent, anticoagulant, oral bisphosphonate, SSRI
- Chronic comorbidity (CVD, rheumatoid arthritis)
- H. pylori infection
- Alcohol
Low-dose aspirin use and risk in PUD
- Risk is dose-related
- Risk diminishes with long-term use: =< 30 days use has the highest risk
Combination use of low-dose aspirin and nsNSAIDS vs COX2 inhibitors in PUD
Combination therapy generally increases the risk
- nsNSAIDs: 6.77%
- COX2i: 7.49%
nsNSAIDs safety comparison in PUD: ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
- Naproxen has the highest risk
- Diclofenac is the safest
PUD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) classification and treatment
Ia (spurting blood): IV PPI + EHT
Ib (oozing blood): IV PPI + EHT
IIa (visible non-bleeding vessel): IV PPI + EHT
IIb (adherent clot): Oral PPI
IIc (flat pigmented spot: Oral PPI
III (clean ulcer base): Oral PPI
PUD: What are the three components of the endoscopic hemostatic therapy (EHT)?
- Injection therapy (100% ethanol)
- Heater probe (cauterization)
- Hemoclip therapy
PUD: Risk factors for rebleed post-EHT
- Hemodynamic instability
- Large ulcer > 2cm
- Failure to start PPI post-EHT
- Use of heparin post-EHT
- Endoscopy-proven active bleed
- Moderate-severe liver disease
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Low risk level management
- No risk factors
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID at lowest effective dose (diclofenac)
- Avoid combined RX & OTC NSAIDs (naproxen)
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Moderate risk level management
- 1-2 RFs, including low-dose aspirin
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + PPI
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + high-dose H2RA
- Less ulcerogenic NSAID + misoprostol
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- High risk level management
- > 3 RFs
- Concomitant full-dose aspirin, corticosteroid, warfarin
- Celecoxib + misoprostol + PPI
PUD: Long-term risk assessment
- Very high risk level management
- Prior hx of ulcer complication
- Stop NSAID if possible
- Celecoxib + misoprostol + PPI
PUD: PPIs AEs
- GI: increased risk of C. difficile diarrhea, benign gastric fundic polyps, ECL hyperplasia
- Respiratory: CAP
- Musculoskeletal: osteoporosis, hip/wrist/spine fracture (RF: high dose, multiple daily dose, prolonged use >5-7 days)
- Hypomagnesemia (use >1 yr)
- Hematologic (more common in critically ill): bone marrow suppression
- Dose-dependent decrease in Vit B12
PUD: PPIs DDI
- Inhibition or induction of CYP enzymes: Omeprazole highest risk vs Lansoprazole/ rabeprazole minimal, Rifampin & St. John’s wort decreased omeprazole level
- Decreased F of ketoconazole, ampicillin, iron, digoxin, atazanavir
- May increase risk of digoxin-associated cardiotoxicity secondary to hypomagnesemia
- Sucralfate delays absorption & decreases F
PUD: H2RA treatment dose
- Equally effective given BID or QD at bedtime
- Bedtime dose can be added to PPI to maximize control of nocturnal acid secretion
PUD: H2RA AEs
Cimetidine > famotidine or nizatidine
- CNS: fever (inhibition of H2 in the hypothalamus)
- Ocular: exacerbation of chronic glaucoma pain/blurred vision
- CV (rapid IV): HoTN, sinus bradycardia, AV block only Cimetidine
- Nosocomial pneumonia
- CAP: most common during first 30 days of use
- Mild bilateral gynecomastia cimetidine
PUD: H2RA DDI
- Cimetidine: inhibition of hepatic CYP enzymes (nizatidine & famotidine do not), decreased hepatic BF, additive myelosuppression, decr oral F of Al/Mg antacids
- All H2RAs: Decr oral F of ketoconazole & renal tubular secretion
PUD: Misoprostol AEs
- GI: dose-related diarrhea
- Genitourinary: menstrual irregularities, postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, spontaneous abortion
- C/I in pregnancy
PUD: Sucralfate DDI
- Decr oral F of cimetidine, digoxin, ketoconazole, phenytoin, ranitidine, tetracycline, theophylline, warfarin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin
- Antacids, H2RAs, PPIs can decrease the activation of sucralfate
- Take sucralfate first then take antacids, H2RAs, PPIs at least 2 hrs later
PUD: indications for H. pylori testing
- Active or healed ulcer
- Low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma
- Hx of endoscopic resection of early-stage gastric cancer
- <60 yrs with uninvestigated dyspepsia and no alarm symptoms
- Chronic low-dose aspirin use
- Chronic NSAID use
- Unexplained Fe deficiency anemia
- Adults with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
PUD: Who should NOT get tested for H. pylori?
Patients with GERD and NO ulcer hx should not be tested
PUD: what can cause false negative test results for H. pylori?
- Active Upper GI Bleeding (UGIB)
- Antibiotic or bismuth use within 4 weeks
- PPI use within 1-2 weeks
PUD: Non-invasive H. pylori testing
- Urea breath test (UBT)
- Stool antigen test (SAT)
- Serology
- ONLY test not affected by prior use of antibiotics, bismuth, or PPIs
PUD: Questions to ask before starting H. pylori testing
- Has the patient ever taken a macrolide for any reason?
- Is the patient allergic to PCN?
- What is the local resistance rate to Clarithromycin?
- US: resistance, so lower efficacy
PUD: H. pylori regimen
- Bismuth Quadruple indication & 4 classes of drugs
- PCN allergy, hx of Clarithromycin (macrolide) use
- 14 days
1. Bismuth subsalicylate QID with food, HS
2. Metronidazole QID with food, HS
3. Tetracycline QID with food, HS
4. PPI QD or BID empty stomach/ 30 min before meal
PUD: H. pylori regimen
- Clarithromycin Concomitant indication & 4 classes of drugs
- NO: PCN allergy, hx macrolide, macrolide resistance
- 14 days
1. Clarithromycin BID with food
2. Amoxicillin BID with food
3. Metronidazole BID with food
4. PPI BID empty stomach/ 30 min before meal
PUD: Initial management of dyspepsia
- Empiric PPI (4 wks) or H2RA (8 wks)
- Empiric antibiotic tx for HPI for 14 days
- Endoscopy first, then directed therapy: >= 50 yrs or any alarm symptom
Stimulatory prokinetic drug targets for GERD treatment
- ACh: M2/3 muscarinic receptor
- Motilin receptor
- Serotonin: 5HT4 receptor
Inhibitory prokinetic drug target for GERD treatment
Dopamine: D2 receptor
GERD: Prokinetic drugs works on what cell types?
Smooth muscle cell, dopaminergic neuron, cholinergic neuron
GERD: Which prokinetic drug has a dual actions (both agonist and antagonist)?
Metoclopramide
GERD: Bethanechol works as _____ by _____; its SEs are ____
- Muscarinic receptor agonist
- increasing force of contraction
SEs: - CV: HoTN, bradycardia
- Urinary: incr void pressure, decr capacity
- Exocrine glands: incr secretion
- Eye: pupil constriction
GERD: Metoclopramide works as _____; its PK profile is ____; and its SEs are ____
- D2 receptor antagonist & 5HT4 agonist
- Oral F, cross BBB
SEs: - Sedation
- Dystonic reactions
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Anxiety
- Gynecomastia/galactorrhea
GERD: Domperidone works as ____; its PK profile is ___; and its SEs are ____
- D2 receptor antagonist
- Low oral F, limited ability to cross BBB
SEs: - Headaches, gynecomastia/galactorrhea
GERD: Cisapride works as ____; and its SEs are ___
- 5HT4 agonist
SEs: - Serious CV: ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation, QT prolongation REMS
- 80 deaths, pulled from US market
GERD: Motilin works as ____; is secreted by ____; and stimulates gastric emptying by _____
- Motilin receptor (GPCR) agonist
- Endocrime M cells in small intestine
- Stimulating contraction of upper GI smooth muscle
GERD: Erythromycin works as ___; has ____ activity; used in ____ patients with _____ to improve gastric emptying time
- Motilin non-peptide agonist
- Antibacterial
- Diabetic; gastroparesis
GERD: Classic symptoms
heartburn and acid regurgitation
GERD: Atypical symptoms
Epigastric bloating/pain, early satiety, dyspepsia
GERD: Alarm symptoms
Dysphagia, chronic sore throat, bleeding or anemia, unexplained weight loss
GERD: Extraesophageal symptoms
Chronic cough, laryngitis, erosion of tooth enamel, asthma (association not clear)
GERD: 4 phenotypes
- Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD): more common in females, 30% less likely to respond to PPIs
- Erosive esophagitis (EE): more likely to be male, Caucasian, obese
- Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE): allergic rxn to food or environmental allergen
- Barrett’s esophagus: predisposes to esophageal cancer
GERD: Causes
- Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs)
- Hiatal hernia: decreases LES contraction, traps gastric acid
- Decreased esophageal motility: delayed refluxate clearance
- Delayed gastric emptying: increased gastric volume
- Non-acid reflux (bile acid, gas)
- Reflux hypersensitivity; functional heartburn
GERD: Triggering factors
- Obesity
- Alcohol or tobacco use
- Fatty/spicy food, chocolate, mint, caffeine, carbonated beverage
- Drugs: anticholinergics, beta agonist, alpha antagonist, narcotics, oral contraceptives, xanthine derivative (caffeine), Ca channel blocker
GERD: First-line medical treatment
PPIs
GERD: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Classic presentation (heartburn, acid regurgitation, no alarm symptoms
Empiric trial of PPI for 8 wks
GERD: pregnancy treatment
Antacids, alginates (Gaviscon), sucralfate
GERD: Diagnosis & Treatment
- At least 1 alarm symptom or failed PPI trial
- Multiple biopsies to rule out EoE
- Endoscopy (+) for EE or Barrett’s esophagus: PPI therapy with long-term maintenance tx (follow-up endoscopy to confirm healing)
- Endoscopy normal: High-resolution esophageal manometry, 24hr-pH or impedance-pH monitoring
GERD: Lifestyle modifications
- Weight loss
- No food/snacks within 3 hrs of bedtime
- Avoid trigger foods, smoking, alcohol
- Elevate head of bed for nighttime symptoms
GERD: PPI counseling points
- Swallow capsule whole (do not chew/crush)
- If difficulty swallowing, open capsule and mix the contents with applesauce or juice (except grapefruit)
- Take all your med for 4 -8 wks, even if you feel better
- AEs: stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache
GERD: H2RA dose, when to refer pt to PCP
- Start with 8 - 12 wks of BID
- Reassess at 2- 8 wks: titrate, add prokinetic, or change to PPI if indicated (better when used in combo of H2RA+prokinetic than alone, less effective than PPI)
- CanNOT be dosed qhs as monotherapy to treat GERD
- Can be added to PPI for nighttime acid suppression
- If no improvement for >2 wks, refer to PCP
GERD: Gaviscon MoA, indication, administration
- Alginate reacts with bicarbonate in saliva to form a “raft” that floats on gastric contents
- May be used prn for short-term relief
- Must take each dose with full glass of water, then avoid recumbency for at least 1 hr
GERD: Prokinetic agents indication, examples
- Limited use due to frequent AEs
- Only indicated for pts with gastroparesis (decr gastric motility)
- Agents: metoclopramide, bethanechol, cisapride
GERD: Metoclopramide
- MoA, AEs
- MoA: Dopamine antagonist, serotonin agonist
- AEs: CNS (most common), extrapyramidal rxn, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinsonian, GI, hematologic, genitourinary
GERD: Bethanechol
- MoA, AEs
- MoA: Cholinergic agonist
- AEs: ‘uncoordinated GI contractions’ (abdominal cramps, flushing, sweating, lacrimation, salivation, headache), bronchial constriction with asthma
GERD: Cisapride
- MoA, AEs, and DDI
- MoA: 5HT4 agonist
- Only available through REMS - AEs: GI (most common), CV (ventricular tachy, V fib, torsades de pointes, QT prolongation)
- DDI: CYP3A4 inhibitor, grapefruit juice, hx heart disease or electrolyte disorder
GERD: surgical management
- Best candidates, AEs, long-term follow up
- Best candidate: asymptomatic on PPI, positive symptom index on pH monitoring, normal esophageal motility
- AEs: dysphagia, gas bloating (cannot belch)
- Restart PPIs, 2nd surgery
- Does not reduce cancer risk in pts with Barrett’s esophagus
What does ABCD stand for in nutritional assessment (NA)?
- Anthropometrics
- Biochemistry labs
- Clinical assessment
- Dietary assessment
NA: A: How do you measure body weight?
ABW, IBW, UBW, BMI
NA: A: How do you calculate UBW
1. Change in weight over time
2. Recent weight change
- ABW/UBW*100=%UBW
- (UBW - ABW) / UBW*100=% weight loss
NA: B: Albumin is used for _____ due to ____ half life. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Chronic trends; longer; decreases; negative
NA: B: Transferrin is affected by ___ stores. Low level of transferrin is due to ____ or ____. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Iron; poor liver production or excessive loss through the kidneys; increases; positive
NA: B: Prealbumin is used for _____ due to ____ half life. It has acute effects of _____. Its serum level ____ quickly following physiological stress; therefore, albumin is a ___ acute phase reactant.
Short term assessment; shorter; nutrition support; decreases; negative
NA: B: Serum proteins are prognostic indicators and reflect inflammation. T/F
T
NA: B: Serum proteins do NOT… (5)
- Reflect body stores of protein
- Define malnutrition
- Measure response to nutrition intervention
- Assess nutritional satus
- Indicate how much protein to give
NA: Deficiency of thiamine (B1) leads to…
Wernicke’s encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, Korsakoff’s psychosis, peripheral neuropathy
NA: Deficiency of Pyridoxine (B6) leads to…
Distal limb numbness or paresthesia, microcytic anemia
NA: Deficiency of Folic acid leads to… & other comments
- Macrocytic anemia
- Decrease with increased cellular/tissue turnover (pregnancy, malignancy, hemolytic anemia)