GI Flashcards
1
Q
2 most common causes of PUD
A
H. pylori (HPI), NSAIDs
2
Q
Bismuth quadruple preferred when? how many times a day?
A
penicillin allergy, 4x
3
Q
clarithromycin preferred when? how many times a day?
A
no penicillin allergy (used w/ amoxicillin), 2x (test for resistance)
4
Q
drugs used to get rid of HPI
A
bismuth quadruple, clarithromycin concomitant
5
Q
prazole, tidine RR
A
2.5, 2.3
6
Q
H2RAs for PUD equally effective when given
A
2x daily/1x daily at bedtime
7
Q
H2RAs GERD dosing
A
2x daily
8
Q
PPI GERD dosing, potency compared to H2RAs
A
1x daily, more potent
9
Q
tidine MOA
A
H2RA
10
Q
prazole MOA
A
PPI
11
Q
setron MOA
A
5HT3 (serotonin) receptor antagonist
12
Q
pitant MOA
A
NK receptor antagonist
13
Q
tidine treats but is not indicated for
A
PUD
14
Q
prazole indications
A
PUD, GERD
15
Q
setron indications
A
emesis
