Gastrointestinal and Nutrition

Question 1

acid controlling drugs

Answer 1

H2 receptor agonist
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Misc. Acid- Controlling: Sucralfate

Question 2

H2 receptor agonist

Answer 2

Cimetidine

Famotidine

Question 3

Cimetidine

Answer 3

OTC drug
Higher risk of drug interactions
May induce impotence & gynecomastia

Question 4

Famotidine

Answer 4

No drug interaction concerns
OTC drug
Low risk of AE’s

Question 5

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Answer 5

Omeprazole

Pantoprazole

Question 6

Omeprazole

Answer 6

First drug available in this class
Works best when taken 30-60 minutes before meals

Question 7

Pantoprazole

Answer 7

First PPIs available for IV use & can be used as continuous infusion for GI bleeding
NG tube administration

Question 8

Misc. Acid- Controlling:

Answer 8

Sucralfate

Question 9

Sucralfate

Answer 9

MOA:
Acts locally, binding directly to surface of ulcers
Indications:
Stress ulcers, esophageal erosions, peptic ulcer disease

Question 10

Bowel Disorder Drugs

Answer 10

antidiarrheals

• opiates
• laxatives

Question 11

opiates

Answer 11

Diphenoxylate with atropine

Loperamide

Question 12

laxatives

Answer 12

- Bulk-forming: 
Psyllium 
- Emollient:
Docusate salts
- Hyperosmotic:
Glycerin
Lactulose
Polyethylene glycol 3350
- Stimulant:
Bisacodyl
Senna

Question 13

antiemetic drugs and antinausea drugs

Answer 13

- Antihistamines:
Meclizine 
- Antidopaminergics:
Prochlorperazine 
- Prokinetic:
Metoclopramide 
- Serotonin Blockers:
Ondansetron

Question 14

anemia drugs

Answer 14

• Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents: Epoetin Alfa
• iron
• folic acid

Question 15

iron

Answer 15

MOA:
Correction of iron deficiency symptoms
Indications:
Prevention or treatment of iron-deficiency anemia

Question 16

folic acid

Answer 16

MOA:
Converted to tetrahydrofolic acid for erythropoiesis
Indications:
Folic acid deficiency & anemias caused by this deficiency