GI Flashcards
1
Q
complexes with albumin, fibrinogin, etc on ulcer
A
sucralfate (Lacrafate)
2
Q
Histamine H2 receptor antagonist
A
Zantac (pref of gasteroenterologists)
3
Q
proton pump inhibitors
A
Nexium Prevacid Prilosec Protonix Aciphex
4
Q
Antibiotics for H pylori
A
amoxicillin metronidazole clarithromyocin tetracycline [clear my tummy already]
5
Q
triple therapy for H pylori
A
amoxicillin
clarithromycin
proton pup inhibitors
6
Q
if H pylori does not respond to other antibiotics
A
levofloxacin (Levaquin)
7
Q
antidiarrheals
A
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) opiods {codeine & diphenoxylate} (Lomotil) (Rx) loperamide (Imodium) (OTC)
8
Q
laxative categories
A
bulk
osmotic
contact
lubricants
9
Q
Antacids
A
aluminum hydroxide
magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia, Maalox)
calcium carbonate