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Gastro Flashcards

1
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H2RA

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Ranitidine
Famotidine

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2
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T or F: PPIs need the acidity of the stomach for their activation

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T

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3
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PPI bind _____ to_____

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Irreversible
H+K+ATPase @Parietal Cells

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4
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Which step is inhibited with PPIs

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Last step

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5
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Most effective tx for Peptic Ulcer Disease

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PPIs

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6
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Tx for Errosive Esophagitis unresponsive to H2RA

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PPIs

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7
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First line of tx for Zollinger-Ellison Synd.

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PPIs

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8
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Tx for Gastropathy caused by NSAIDs

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PPIs

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9
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Clopidogrel + PPIs

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↓ activation of PPIs

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10
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Warfarin + PPIs

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↓ Warfarin clearance

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11
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Chronic use of PPIs

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↑ Risk of Pneumonia

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12
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MOA of H2RA

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Reversibly competing with histamine for binding to H2 receptors @basolateral memb of parietals cells
↓adenyl cyclase activity → ↓cAMP levels → ↓protein kinase A activity →↓ phosphorylation and activation of H+K+ATPase

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13
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Second line tx for inhibition of gastric acid

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H2RA

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14
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Contraindication of Omeprazole

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Sevre Hepatic disease

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15
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T or F: H2RA cross the Placenta

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T

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16
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Cytoprotective Agents

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Misoprostol
Sucralfate

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17
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Famotidine

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Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor

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18
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Ranatadine

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Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor

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19
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Cytoprotective agent: synthetic analogue of PGE1

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Misoprostol

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20
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MOA of Misoprostol

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Inhibition of gastric acid (binds and activates the EP3 receptor @Parietal cells)

Stimulation of Mucus and Bicarbonate secretion

Enchancement of mucosal blood flow

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21
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Misoprostol binds to which receptors

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EP3 @Parietal Cells

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22
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GI drug used for Medical Abortion

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Misoprostol

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23
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GERD @Pregnancy

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Sucralfate

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24
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Prophylaxis of Stress Ulcers

A

Sucralfate
(also… PPIs)

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25
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Cytoprotective agent that causes Diarrhea

A

Misoprostol

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26
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Cytoprotective agent that causes Constipation

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Sucralfate

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27
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Development of Bezoars

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Sucralfate

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28
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Cytoprotective agent contraindicated during Pregnancy

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Misoprostol

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29
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Prophylaxis of NSAID induced gastric ulcers

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Misoprostol

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30
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Sucralfate cannot be coadmin with:

A

PPI
H2 blockers
Aluminium containing acids

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31
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Sucralfate should be avoided @

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Px with renal failure who are at risk of aluminium overload

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32
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GI drug that in acidic environment undergoes extensive cost-linking to produce a viscous, sticky polymer that adhers to epithelial cells and ulcer craters

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Sucralfate

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33
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Sucralfate causes the stimulation of

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Local production of PGs
Epidermal growth factor

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34
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Antacids

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Aluminium Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide

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35
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Aluminium Hydroxide

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Antacid

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36
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Magnesium Hydroxide

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Antacid

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37
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GI drug provide ONLY temporary relief of symptoms

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Antacids

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38
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MOA of Antacids

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Neutralize the excess of stomach acid that causes symptoms

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39
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T or F: Antacids treat underlying disease

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F

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40
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Drug of choice for rapid symptom relief in acid reflux

A

Antacids

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41
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T or F: Antacids can also be used to tx symptoms of Esophagitis

A

T

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42
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Common adverse effect of antacids

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Excessive bloating and belching
Hypokalemia

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43
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D2 receptor antagonist

A

Metoclopramide
Domperidone

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44
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Prokinetic with CENTRAL antiseptic effect

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Metoclopramide

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45
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Prokinetic with PERIPHERAL antiseptic effect

A

Domperidone

46
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T or F: Metoclopramide has NO influence in colon motility

A

T

47
Q

Prokinetic indicated for Diabetic and Postsurgery Gastroparesis

A

Metaclopramide

48
Q

Hyperemesis gravidum

A

Metaclopramide
@Pregnancy

49
Q

Prokinetic with mayor Extrapiramidal effects

A

Metaclopramide

50
Q

Adverse Effects of Metaclopramide

A

Mayor Extrapiramidal effects
Galactorrhea (due to hyperprolactinemia)

51
Q

Prokinetic that can cause serious ventricular arrythmias

A

Domperidone

52
Q

T or F: Both D2 Receptor antagonists causes Hyperprolactinemis

A

T

53
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Contraindications of D2 Receptor Antagonists

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Suspected small bowel obstruction
Procalcitonin dependent tumors

54
Q

T or F: Metaclopramide is contraindicated in Parkinsons

A

T

55
Q

Antidote for Extrapiramidal effects of Metaclopramide

A

Anticholinergic agents (Benztropine, Biperiden)

56
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T or F: Domperidone crosses only minimally the placenta, hence the limited neurological effects

A

T

57
Q

5-HT4 receptor Antagonist

A

Cinitaprida

58
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Cinitrapida

A

Prokinetic
5-HT4 receptor antagonist

59
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Prokinteic indicated @px who has failed ALL standard therapeutic modalities and who have undergone through dx evaluation (including ECG)

A

Cinitaprida

60
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Why is Cinitrpida no longer available in the US

A

bc of its potential to induce serious and occasionally fatal cardiac arrythmias

61
Q

Laxatives (4)

A

Castor Oil
Glycerin
Plantage Psyllium
Senosides A-B

62
Q

Stimulant laxative

A

Senosidos A-B

63
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Ricinelic acid (active agent) acts primarily @small intestine

A

Castor Oil

64
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Effects of Castor Oil

A

stimulates secretion of fluid and electrolytes
speed up intestinal transit

65
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Laxative characterized for its unpleasant taste

A

Castor Oil

66
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Laxative used as enema and suppositories

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Glycerin

67
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MOA of Glycerin

A

↑ osmotic pressure → draws water to the lumen

68
Q

Bulk forming laxative

A

Plantage Psyllium

69
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MOA od Senosides A-B

A

stimulation of epithelial cell secretion of electrolytes into the colon lumen
causes myenteric neuronal depolarization → colon peristalsis

70
Q

Melanosis coli

A

Senosides A-B

71
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Antimetic

A

Dronabinol
Ondasteron
Aprepitant

72
Q

Antimetic: cannabinoid receptor antagonist

A

Dronabinol

73
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Antimetic: 5HT3 receptor antagonist

A

Ondasteron

74
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Antimetic: Aprepitant

A

NK1 antagonist

75
Q

Aprepitant

A

Antimetic

76
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Dronabidol

A

Antimetc

77
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Dronabinol Clincal uses

A

Cytotoxic drug-induced emesis (chemotherapy)
Stimulate apetite

78
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Adverse effects of Dronabinol

A

Psychoactive
many CNS effects
Palpitations, bloodshot eyes

79
Q

T or F: Onastern has only peripheral antimetic effect

A

F
Central = area postrema
Peripheral = inhibition of vagus nerve

80
Q

Most effective antiemetic for Cytotoxic drug induced emesis (chemotherapy)

A

5HT3
Ondastron

81
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Radiation induced emesis

A

Ondasteron

82
Q

Antiemetic that can cause QT interval prolongation (tornadoes point)

A

Ondasteron
Aprepitant

83
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Antiemetic that can cause serotonin syndrome

A

Ondasteron

84
Q

MOA of Apretitant

A

Inhibition of NK1 receptors @solitary nucleus & area postrema = CENTRAL antiemetic effect

85
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Antiemetic that also inhibits substance P induced vomiting (pharyngeal or gag reflex)

A

Aprepitant

86
Q

Antidiarrheals

A

Cholestryamine
Loperamide
Octreotide
Bismuth

87
Q

Antidiarrheal: bile acid sequestrants

A

Cholestyramine

88
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Antidiarrheal: MOR agnonists

A

Loperamide

89
Q

Antidiarrheal: SST receptor agonist

A

Octreotide

90
Q

Adsorbents Antidiarrheals

A

Bind to diarrhea causing toxins –> cannot act in cell of GI tract
Bismuth
Cholestryamine

91
Q

Sticky insoluble resin

A

Cholestryamine

92
Q

Used to tx bile acid malbasroption

A

Chelestryamine

93
Q

tongue and stool turn black

A

Bismuth

94
Q

Antidiarrheal that causes ototoxicity

A

Bismuth

95
Q

Antidiarrheal that should be avoided in pediatric px

A

Bismuth

96
Q

Antidiarrheal that ca cause discoloration and erosion of the teeth

A

Cholestyramine

97
Q

Antidiarrheal that affects absorption of fat soluble vitamins

A

Cholestyramine

98
Q

Antidiarrheal opiods

A

Loperamide

99
Q

First line tx for travelers diarrhea

A

Loperamide

100
Q

Antidiarrheal that can cause constimation, abdominal cramps, paralytic ileus and toxic megacolon

A

Loperamide (Opioids)

101
Q

Contraindication of Loperamide

A

<4yo
Px with QT prolongation

102
Q

Antidiarrheal that causes ↑LFTs

A

Cholestyramine

103
Q

Contraindications of Choletyramine

A

Hypertriglicerdemia

104
Q

Loperamide effects in GI tract

A

inhibits:
intestinal peristalsis
fluid secretion

↑sphincter tone

105
Q

Best initial tx for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea

A

Loperamide

106
Q

Antidiarrheal that inhibits 5HT

A

Octreotide

107
Q

Antidiarrheal that can be given IV or SC

A

Octreotide

108
Q

Dumping Syndrome

A

Octreotide

109
Q

Diarrhea associated with carcinoid tumors or VIP secreting tumors

A

Octrotide

110
Q

Long term use of Octreotide

A

Gallstone formation

111
Q

T or F: Bismuth has antisecretory, antiinflamatory and antimicrobial effects

A

T

112
Q

Antidiarrheal also used in the quadruple eradication of H.pylori

A

Bismuth

Body Systems Pharmacology (6 decks)

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