Gastrointestinal Drugs

Question 1

These cause the intestine to hold more fluid. This softens stools and helps the bowel move them out. (Examples are: Miralax and Milk of Magnesia)

Answer 1

Osmotic Laxatives

Question 2

Type of peptic ulcer targeting the stomach, reducing its defensive factors, and occurring for ages 45-55 years.

Answer 2

Gastric Ulcer

Question 3

t has the same effect as a diet in high fiber and they belong to group 3. It can produce soft-formed stool after 1-3 days of use. (ex. citrocell, Metamucil, fibrocon)

Answer 3

Bulk forming laxatives

Question 4

An action where PNS release ACh in the gastric mucosa to release gastrin and histamine

Answer 4

Digesting

Question 5

Refers to the erosion of mucosa exposing the tissue to stomach acid

Answer 5

Peptic Ulcer

Question 6

What food should be avoided when administering drugs for diarrhea?

Answer 6

FRIED FOODS, MILK, AND SEDATIVES

Question 7

What should the patient consume to prevent constipation?

Answer 7

High-fiber Diet

Question 8

It is a drug that is virtually insoluble in water and its actions are primarily limited to the GI tract when taken orally.

Answer 8

Difenoxin

Question 9

It is used for mild GERD and Dyspepsia

Answer 9

Antacids/Alginates

Question 10

It is from stomach acidic that neutralizes acidity of chyme

Answer 10

Bicarbonate

Question 11

Drugs that are mainly used treat peptic ulcer, dyspepsia, and GERD. It inhibits proton pump in the parietal cells.

Answer 11

Proton Pump Inhibitors

Question 12

Primary organism causing peptic ulcer

Answer 12

H. Pylori

Question 13

Drugs that are used for GERD, DOC for peptic and duodenal ulcers. These blocks histamine effects and reduces HCL

Answer 13

H2 Receptor Antagonists

Question 14

Drugs that are used for GERD, DOC for peptic and duodenal ulcers. These blocks histamine effects and reduces HCL

Answer 14

H2 Receptor Antagonists

Question 15

These are the harshest type of laxatives. They cause the bowel to squeeze or contract to move the stools out. (Examples are: Dulcolax and Senokot)

Answer 15

Stimulant Laxatives

Question 16

Stimulates CTZ and acts directly on gastric mucosa

Answer 16

Ipecac

Question 17

It is used for treating concerts (chemotherapy)

Answer 17

Glucocorticoids

Question 18

This laxative drug has an enteric coating, should not be chewed or crushed, not broken down in the stomach and it can be irritative if broken down in the stomach.

Answer 18

Bisacodyl

Question 19

Contains sodium and magnesium salts. Increases osmotic pressure inside the colon producing watery stools.

Answer 19

Saline Laxatives

Question 20

Cause secretion of water and electrolytes into intestines to soften stools (e.g. mineral oil, lactulose, PolyEthylene Glycol [GoLYTELY]

Answer 20

Surfactant laxatives

Question 21

It is a treatment of delayed gastric emptying, GERD, and emesis

Answer 21

Prokinetic Metoclopramide

Question 22

Stomach acid regurgitation from the cardiac sphincter causing irritation

Answer 22

Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Question 23

If vomiting contraindicated after administering Ipecac, the client is given

Answer 23

Activated Charcoal

Question 24

Increases water content of feces, which increases distention, peristalsis and evacuation

Answer 24

Hyperosmotic Laxatives

Question 25

A part of the gastrointestinal system that processes and store fecal matter

Answer 25

Colon

Question 26

It is a drug that is virtually insoluble in water and its actions are primarily limited to the GI tract when taken orally.

Answer 26

Difenoxin

Question 27

GERD is aggravated with

Answer 27

Heavy lifting, coughing, triggered by certain foods (spicy foods, greasy foods, and highly caffeinated foods)

Question 28

Administration for Ipecac

Answer 28

Take with a glass of water, avoid milk or carbonated beverage

Question 29

It is a long acting antidiarrheal used to control nonspecific diarrhea and chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease, or gastroenteritis.

Answer 29

Loperamide

Question 30

Infection for drinking dirty water

Answer 30

Cholera