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GI Flashcards

1
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What classification is Reglan?

A

Antiemetic; GI stimulant

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What is the MOA of Reglan?

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It accelerates gastric emptying

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What are side effects of Reglan?

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nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety

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4
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What is Reglan given for?

A

GERD and management of acute nausea

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5
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What is the generic for Reglan?

A

Metoclopramide

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What is the brand name for Omeprazole?

A

Prilosec

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What is the classification of Omeprazole?

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antisecretory drug or proton pump inhibitor

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What is the indication for Omeprazole?

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GERD or duodenal ulcer treatment

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9
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Omeprazole’s MOA?

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gastric acid pump inhibitor; specifically inhibits ATPase enzyme

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10
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What is the generic for Tagamet?

A

Cimetidine

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11
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What is Tagamet’s classification?

A

histamine H2 antagonist

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12
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Tagemet’s MOA?

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inhibits the action of histamine at the h2 receptors thereby inhibiting gastric acid secretion

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13
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What is Carafate?

A

An acid protective drug or antiulcer given for doudenal and gastric ulcers.

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14
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What is Carafate’s generic?

A

Sucralfate

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15
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What is Flagyl?

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An antibiotic given for acute infections

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16
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List antihistamines

A

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Meclizine (Antivert)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

17
Q

List Phenothiazines

A

Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

18
Q

List Histamine 2 (H2) receptor antagonists

A

Pepcid (Famotidine)
Zantac (Ranitidine)
Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Nizatidine

19
Q

List Proton pump inhibitors

A

Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Nexium (Esomeprazole)
Protonix
Prevacid

20
Q

List Antacids

A

Maalox
Mylanta
Magnesium hydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide

21
Q

What is the name of the site of action for vomit-inducing drugs?

A

Chemoreceptor trigger zone

22
Q

What is the pylorus?

A

the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestines)

23
Q

What foods worsen GERD?

A

caffeine and chocolate

24
Q

What is pyrosis?

A

heartburn

25
Q

Someone with GERD would want to avoid foods high in what?

A

fat

26
Q

What is a sliding hernia?

A

When the stomach slides into thoracic cavity when supine goes back into abdominal cavity when standing upright.

27
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What is a Paraesophageal or rolling hernia?

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When the Esophageal junction remains in place, but fundus and greater curvature of stomach roll up through diaphragm

28
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What is a Gastropexy?

A

Attachment of stomach to diaphragm to prevent re-herniation

29
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What is peptic ulcer disease?

A

Erosion of GI mucosa resulting from digestive action of HCl acid and pepsin

NUR 122 (9 decks)

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