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What xterizes GERD?

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Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure or muscle tone is reduced (or transiently relaxes)

And allows the BACKFLOW of the stomach contents

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What’s GERD?

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GERD is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards into the esophagus

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List typical sx of GERD?

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Heartburn

Hypersalivation

Regurgitation

Acid taste in mouth

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List alarm conditions in which patients require further testing

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Chest pain, dysphagia

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What’s the reason behind the recent caution to chronic acid suppression from H2RAs and PPIs?

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Concern about

Risk of GI infections (most commonly caused by C.difficile)
And
Increased risk of nosocomial pneumonia in hospitalized pts

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What other factors result in caution to chronic use of PPIs?

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Increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures with long-term use

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While there’s a caution with the use of H2RAs in the elderly per Beers Criteria, which one of them is an absolute C/I in the elderly?

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Cimetidine (due to drug-drug int, ADRs)

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What should pts be aware of, especially the elderly, if H2RAs are overdosed?

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Risk of worsening:

Dementia

Delirium/confusion

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T/F? H2RAs are NOT dosed adjusted for renal impairment?

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False!

They are dose adjusted in renal impairment

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9
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List recommended non-pharmacologic (lifestyle) tx

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Avoid foods that may reduce LES pressure e.g. Spicy foods, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, citrus, chocolate

Smaller portions and eat mor frequently

Weight loss - best evidence in improvement

Don’t eat b4 sleeping (last meal should be 2-3 hrs b4 bedtime)

Elevate head of bed 6-8” (with wedges, NOT pillows)

Avoid tight-fitting clothing

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List agents used in GERD pharmacologic therapy

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Antacid

Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Cytoprotective agents

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MOA of antacids?

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Work by neutralizing gastric acid (producing salt and water), thus increasing gastric PH.

They provide relief within mins as antacids don’t req systemic absorption

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List drugs under antacids

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Calcium (Tums)

Magnesium (Phillips Milk of Magnesia (MOM))

Mg + (Al or Ca) (Maalox, Mylanta)

Mag-Al-Simethicone (anti-gas) (Maalox, Max, Mylanta Max Strength)

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Brand name of Calcium (antacid)?

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Tums

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Brand name of Magnesium (antacid)?

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Phillips Milk of Magnesia (MOM)

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Brand name of Magnesium + Aluminum/Calcium (antacid)?

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Maalox

Mylanta

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Brand name of Mg-Al-Simethicone (antacid)?

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Maalox Max

Mylanta Max Strength

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What’s the drug of choice during pregnancy?

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Antacids

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Reduced absorption due to chelation is seen in antacid +?

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Quinolones and Tetracyclines (Doxycycline and Minocyclines are of less clinical concerns)

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How do u separate antacids from antibiotics and Itraconazole, Ketoconazole and iron

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Use antacids 2hrs B4

And

4-8 hrs after

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What antibiotics are of less concern wrt to chelation of antacids?

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Doxycycline and Minocycline

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Antacids have a quick onset and quick offset? T/F?

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True

They usually only last about 1-2 hrs

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If a pt has kidney dx, which antacid can they use?

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Tums (calcium) only

Avoid Mg and Al

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If a pt using tums experiences constipation, what’s most likely the active ingredient in it?

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Al

T4 d/c Al pdts

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If a pt using tums experiences loose stools, what’s most likely the active ingredient in it?

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Mg-containing pdts

Use Tums - contains Ca only

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MOA of Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)?

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H2RAs reversible inhibits the H2 receptors in the gastric parietal cells, thus reducing gastric acid secretion

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List H2RAs agents

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Famotidine (Pepcid AC; AC Max strength)

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Pepcid Complete (Ca Carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide, famotidine)

Nizatidine (Axid)

Cimetidine (Tagamet; HB 200)

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How are ALL H2RAs agents dosed?

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Mild heartburn - PRN

Documented GERD - Twice daily for up to 12 weeks

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What’s the brand name of famotidine? (H2RAs)

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Pepcid AC; AC Max Strength

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What’s the brand name of calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, famotidine? (H2RAs)

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Pepcid Complete

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What’s the brand name of Ranitidine? (H2RAs)

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Zantac

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What’s the dosing and brand name of Famotidine OTC? (H2RAs)

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Pepcid AC 10, 20mg - Max Strength

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What’s the dosing and brand name of Famotidine Rx? (H2RAs)

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Famotidine Rx

20, 40mg

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What’s the dosing of Ranitidine OTC? (H2RAs)

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75, 150mg

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What’s the dosing of Ranitidine Rx? (H2RAs)

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300mg

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Warning associated with H2RAs use?

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Risk of worsening dementia and confusion

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Which H2RAs agent is to be avoided completely in elderly?

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Cimetidine

Due to drug interactions and ADRs (CNS effects, gynecomastia, impotence)

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SEs from H2RAs use?

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Risk of GI infections

Risk of pneumonia in hospitalized pts

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H2RAs and renal impairment?

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H2RAs must be dose-adjusted in renal impairment (50% of dose)

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What can reduce absorption of H2RAs?

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Itraconazole

Ketoconazole

Calcium carbonate

Iron

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Is cimetidine a CYP 3A4 substrate, inducer, inhibitor?

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CYP 3A4 inhibitor

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MOA of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?

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Irreversibly binds to gastric H+/K+ adenosine Triphosphate (ATPase) pump in parietal cells

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42
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Where do PPIs work?

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They block FIINAL step in acid production

43
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How are ALL PPIs used?

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Used daily, 30mins B4 breakfast

OR

BID (2nd dose b4 dinner)

44
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Dosing of PPIs for treating duodenal or gastric ulcers caused by H. Pylori?

45
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List PPIs agents

A

Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC, Prilosec)

Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate (Zegerid, Zegerid OTC)

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

Lansoprazole (Prevacid; SoluTab; 24H-OTC)

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Rabeprazole (AcipHex)

46
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What’s the brand name of Omeprazole? PPIs

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Prilosec OTC

Prilosec

47
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What’s the brand name of Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate? PPIs

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Zegerid

Zegerid OTC

48
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What’s the brand name of Prontoprazole? PPIs

49
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What’s the brand name of Lansoprazole? PPIs

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Prevacid,

Prevacid SoluTab

Prevacid 24H-OTC

50
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What’s the brand name of Esomeprazole? PPIs

51
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What’s the brand name of Rabeprazole? PPIs

52
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Which PPIs is on record to avoid use with Clopidogrel?

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Omeprazole and Esomeprazole

53
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Which supplements should be used with PPIs if they are used long-term?

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Calcium (Ca citrate preferred) and Vit. D

54
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How soon should u contact the dr if using the PPIs without any relief?

A

14 days and heartburn persists

55
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List Cytoprotective Agents used in GERD.

A

Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Sucralfate (Carafate)

56
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SE of Misoprostol (Cytoprotective agent used in GERD)?

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Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

57
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Pregnancy category of Misoprostol (Cytoprotective agent used in GERD)?

58
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Howz Sucralfate used?

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QID B4 meals and QHS

59
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SE of Sucralfate (Cytoprotective agent used in GERD)?

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Comstipation

60
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MOA of Metoclopramide?

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Dopamine antagonist

61
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Brand name of Metoclopramide?

62
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What’s the caution with using Metoclopramide (Reglan) in elderly?

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CNS SE are dose related and more common in elderly

63
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When’s Metoclopramide’s use CI?

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Parkinson’s dx (Metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist)

64
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) dose in renal impairment?

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2.5-5mg four times a day

65
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Which PPIs is available in IV formulation?

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Nexium (Esomeprazole)

Protonix (Pantoprazole)

66
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What can PPIs increase the risk of?

A

Bone fracture

C. difficle infection

Pneumonia in hospitalized pts

67
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Start of PUD (peptic ulcer dx)

68
Q

List 3 common causes of PUD

A

H. pylori-positive ulcers

NSAIDs-induced ulcers

Stress ulcers in presence of critical illness & in mechanically-ventilated pts

69
Q

What’s Helicobacter Pylori?

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Spiral-shaped

Gram-negative

70
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What’s the primary sx of PUD?

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Gastric pain (associated with a burning or gnawing sensation and may awaken a pt at night)

71
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What type of PUD is typically caused by H. pylori?

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Duodenal PUD

72
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What type of PUD is typically caused by NSAIDs?

A

Gastric ulcers

73
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What generally lessens the pain associated with duodenal ulcer (primarily caused by H. pylori)?

74
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What generally worsens the pain associated with gastric ulcer (primarily caused by NSAIDs)?

75
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T/F: Eating LESSENS pain of duodenal ulcers and WORSENS the pain of gastric ulcers?

76
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List other sx of PUD

A

Heartburn

Belching

Bloating

Nausea

Anorexia

77
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What’s the concern with untreated H. pylori?

A

Can lead to cancer

78
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How soon b4 urea breath test (UTB - test for H. pylori) should H2RAs, PPIs, Bismuth and Antibiotics be d/c?

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H2RAs, PPIs - 1 to 2 wks B4 UTB

Bismuth, Antibiotics - 4 wks B4 UTB

79
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How soon b4 Fecal antigen test (test for H. pylori in stool) should H2RAs, PPIs, Bismuth and Antibiotics be d/c?

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H2RAs, PPIs, Bismuth and Antibiotics - at least 2 - 4 wks

80
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What’s the recommended therapy for PUD?

A

Triple therapy for 14 days

81
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What constitutes triple therapy (recommended tx for PUD)?

A

Anti-secretory agent (preferably a PPI)

+

2 antibiotics (Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin)

82
Q

If the pt has a penicillin allergy, what can be used in place of Amoxicillin?

A

Metronidazole

83
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What’s the alternative to triple therapy? When would u use this?

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Quadruple therapy

If pt has used a Macrolide or metronidazole in the past

OR

If local failure rates are known to be high

84
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What constitutes quadruple therapy (alternative tx for PUD)?

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PPI + Bismuth + Metronidazole + Tetracycline for 10-14 days

Can use Helidac or Pylera

85
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Whats a second alternative to treating PUD?

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Sequential therapy:

PPI + Amoxicillin x 5 days, followed by

PPI + Clarithromycin + Tinidazole x 5 days

86
Q

Are drug substitutions in H. pylori permitted in H.pylori education?

87
Q

List 1st-line H.pylori regimens

A

Triple Drug Therapy

PPI BID (or Esomeprazole 40mg daily) + Amoxicillin 1,000mg BID + Clarithromycin 500mg BID x 14 days

88
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Alternative if pt has penicillin or Macrolide allergy?

A

Replace Amoxicillin or Clarithromycin with Metronidazole 500mg BID

89
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Dosing in Quadruple therapy in H.pylori?

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PPI bid (or Esomeprazole daily) + Bismuth subsalicylate 525mg QID + Metronidazole 250mg QID + Tetracycline 500mg QID x 10-14 days

90
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If a pt uses alcohol, which med in the quadruple therapy used in H.pylori, what med must be substituted?

A

Metronidazole

91
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If a pt is pregnant, which med in the quadruple therapy used in H.pylori, must be substituted?

A

Tetracycline

92
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If a pt has Salicylate allergy, which med in the quadruple therapy used in H.pylori must be substituted?

A

Bismuth subsalicylate

93
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If a pt is < 8yrs, which med in the quadruple therapy used in H.pylori, must be substituted?

A

Tetracycline

94
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If a pt can’t tolerate PPI, which med in the quadruple therapy used in H.pylori must be substituted?

A

Substitue H2RA e.g, Ranitidine 150mg BID, Famotidine 40mg daily, Nizatidine 300 mg/d

95
Q

List combo pdts used in H. pylori

A

Pervpac

Pylera

Helidac

96
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What’s the ingredients in Prevpac? Dosing?

A

Lansoprazole/Amoxicillin/Clarithromycin all in 1 blister pack

BID x 14 days

97
Q

What’s the ingredients in Pylera? Dosing?

A

Bismuth subcitrate potassium/Metronidazole/Tetracycline in 1 capsule

Take 3 capsule QID x 10 days

+

PPI BID (Esomeprazole BID) x 10 days

98
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What’s the ingredients in Helidac? Dosing?

A

Bismuth subsalicylate/Metronidazole/Tetracycline x 14 days

+

H2RA x 28 days

99
Q

T/F? Clarithromycin is a strong inhibitor?

100
Q

Effect of metronidazole on warfarin?

A

May increase INR

101
Q

Risk factors for NSAID-induced ulcers?

A

Age > 65 yrs

Previous ulcers

High-dose or chronic NSAID use

Concomitant use of steroids, anticoagulants, SSRIs or SNRIs

102
Q

What may be used in high-risk pts (NSAID-induced ulcer)?

A

COX-2 selective agent e.g. Celecoxib, meloxicam, nabumetone and etodolac

103
Q

In what pt grps are NSAIDs used with caution?

A

Cardiovascular and Renal dx

104
Q

If possible, avoid non-selective NSAIDs and Celecoxib in what pt grps?

A

In pts with both high GI and CV risk

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