GERD/IBS/UC/CD Questions Flashcards
T/F: GERD may increase the risk for development of chronic disease(s)
true
such as asthma
what are some foods that can contribute to GERD?(8)
- Citrus fruits
- chocolate
- caffeinated beverages
- Fried and fatty food
- mint flavoring
- spicy food
- tomato-based foods/sauces
- garlic and onions
what causes reflux?(3)
- natural body processes fail to prevent backflow
- pressure in the stomach causes the LES to open and leak back up
- delayed gastric emptying or transient relaxation of the LES
what does LES stand for?
Lower Esophageal Sphincter
T/F: Hiatal Hernia is always a significant risk factor for GERD
false
significant risk factor for GERD in persons over 50 years old
what kind of drugs are acid suppressing drugs?(2)
- histamine2 receptor antagonists
- proton pump inhibitors
T/F: infants may have GERD because their digestive system is immature
true
what has been found to be linked to more severe esophagitis?
large hiatal hernias
what kind of factors contribute to GERD?(6)
- foods
- lifestyle
- body position
- pregnancy
- obesity
- Rx and OTC medicines
how can lifestyle be a factor contributing to GERD?(2)
- alcohol consumption
- cigarette smoking
how is body position a contributing factor to GERD?
symptoms worsen in a prone position(lying down)
what kind of drugs aggravate GERD?(5)
- impair peristalsis
- delay gastric emptying
- decrease esophageal sphincter tone
- decrease protective mucosal lining
- increase gastric acids
what are some examples of drugs that aggravate GERD?
- Anticholinergics eg., hyoscyamine
- opioids eg., codeine
- calcium channel blockers eg., verapamil
- non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS) eg., naproxen
- xanthines eg.,theophylline
T/F: naproxen is proven safe and effective in the treatment of GERD
false
naproxen is a NSAID, which are known to aggravate GERD.
T/F: mint is useful in GERD relief
false
mint flavoring is a food factor contributing to GERD
what is an ulcer?
an open wound or sore
what kind of ulcer is located in the stomach?
gastric ulcer
where would you find a peptic ulcer?
it is located in either the stomach or the duodenum
what do you call an ulcer located in the upper region of the small intestine?
duodenal ulcer
what are 5 risk factors for peptic ulcer disease?
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
- Family history of ulcers
- living with close relatives who have PUD
- age
- medicines
does PUD stand for?
peptic ulcer disease
T/F: persons over the age of 30 are at higher risk for PUD
false
persons older than 50
what kind of medicines are risk factors for PUD?(3)
- salicylates (aspirin)
- NSAIDs (naproxen)
- corticosteroids (prednisone)
what is the number one cause of PUD?
H. pylori
what is treatment PUD?
eliminate H. pylori
what are two treatment strategies for PUD, GERD and LPR?
- reduce G.I. irritants
2. increase protective factors (mucus secretion by epithelial cells)
T/F: one treatment strategy of PUD, GERD and LPR is to increase protective factors, an example is mucus secretion by squamous cells
false
mucus secretion by epithelial cells
what are acid neutralizing drugs?
antacids
what are you mucosal protectants?(2)
- prostaglandins
- sucralfate
What are the 5 drug classifications for drugs used in the treatment of GERD and LRD?
- acid neutralizing drugs
- acid suppressing drugs
- mucosal protectants
- Anti-infectives
- Prokinetic drugs
what are anti-infectives use for in the treatment of GERD and LRD?
eliminate H. pylori
what is an example of a prokinetic drug?
Metoclopramide®
what is the short name for histamine2 receptor antagonists???
H2 blockers
what is a common ending for H2-blockers?
-tidine
T/F: H2 receptor antagonists are available in by prescription only
false
available in RX and OTC strengths
how do histamine2 receptor antagonists work?
they block histamine stimulated acid secretion by gastric parietal cells.
what is the most potent H2 receptor agonist?
ranitidine
T/F: dry mouth, headache, and constipation are common adverse effects for histamine2 receptor antagonists.
false
they are common adverse effects associated with mucosal protectant-sucralfate
what are the adverse reactions of histamine2 receptor antagonist?(7)
dizziness/drowsiness headache constipation/diarrhea nausea abdominal pain bloating Gynecomastia- tagamet
what are some adverse effects of misoprostol?(5)
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhea
- menstrual irregularities
- headache
- dizziness
T/F: GERD is a motility disorder associated with impaired peristalsis
true
T/F: proton pump inhibitors have the common ending -tidine
false
have the common ending -prazole
in addition to metoclopramide, what other drug is approved for the treatment of heartburn in Canada?
Domperidone®
what do proton pump inhibitors do?(2)
- increase gastric acids
- interfere with the final step in gastric acid production
what drug is approved for prevention of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers?
misoprostol
what is sucralfate used for?
sucralfate is a mucosal protective agent approved for treatment and maintenance of duodenal ulcers.
how does sucralfate work?
- binds to the ulcerated l area and forms a protective barrier
- promotes regeneration of stomach epithelial cells
T/F: sucralfate is a weak inhibitor of H. pylori
true
what are some adverse effects of sucralfate?(4)
- constipation
- gas
- dry mouth
- headache
T/F: misoprostol is rated category A for pregnancy use.
false
contraindicated in pregnancy because it stimulates uterine contractions
is currently the only prokinetic drug approved by the US FDA?
Metoclopramide
in what 3 ways does misoprostol help in the treatment of GERD, LRD and PUD?
- stimulates production of protective mucus and bicarbonate in the stomach
- increases regeneration of gastric epithelial cells
- enhances blood flow to the stomach
T/F: flatulence, vitamin B12 deficiency, and dizziness or adverse reactions to proton pump inhibitors
true
which drug must be dispensed in the manufacturer’s original container?
misoprostol
what can chronic exposure to gastric acid and pepsin lead to?(3)
- inflammation
- ulceration
- stomach cancer
what are the adverse reactions of prokinetic drugs?(8)
- drowsiness or dizziness
- bloating
- abdominal pain
- constipation or diarrhea
- restlessness
- headache
- skin rash
- irregular heartbeat
irregular heartbeat and restlessness are adverse reactions to what Drug classification?
Prokinetic drugs
T/F: antacids are available by prescription only
false
what are the 2 kinds of acid suppressing drugs used in the treatment of PUD, GERD, and LPR?
- histamine2 receptor antagonists
2. proton pump inhibitors
nausea and vomiting, skin rash, agitation or dark yellow/brown urine are adverse reactions to what Drug classification?
proton pump inhibitors
what Drug blocks absorption of drugs taken at the same time?
sucralfate
what is an example of a prostaglandin?
misoprostol
how do antacids work?
neutralize gastric acids and decrease pepsin secretion
diarrhea is an adverse effect of what kind of antacid?
magnesium containing
what are the four kinds of antacids?
- magnesium containing
- aluminum containing
- calcium containing
- sodium bicarbonate
what kind of anti-infectives are used?
antimicrobials to eradicate H. pylori infection
what is sodium bicarbonate?
baking soda
what are 2 adverse effects of aluminum containing antacids?
- constipation
2. hypophosphatemia
constipation, hypercalcemia, and kidney stones are adverse effects to what?
calcium containing antacids
what is hypophosphatemia?
electrolyte disturbance, in which there is abnormally low phosphate levels in the blood
why are anti-infectives prescribed in the treatment of GERD, PUD, And LPR?
prescribing combination with drugs that decrease gastric acids and protect the gastric mucosa
T/F: a salad with oil and vinegar dressing is a safe natural alternative for the treatment of GERD
false
creamy and oil and vinegar salad dressings should be avoided