GI

Question 1

What type of drug is Omeprazole

Answer 1

PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action of Omeprazole

Answer 2

Inhibits the ATPase proton pump on parietal cells

where H+ ions are pumped out into the lumen.

Question 3

What is Omeprazole used to treat?

Answer 3

Peptic Ulcers

Chronic Pancreatitis

Question 4

What class of drugs are Amoxycillin, Clarithromycin, Metronidazole

Answer 4

Antibiotics

Question 5

What is the mechanism of action of Amoxycillin, Clarithromycin, Metronidazole

Answer 5

Fight against bacteria (H. Pylori) in peptic ulcers

Question 6

What is Amoxycillin, Clarithromycin, Metronidazole used to treat?

Answer 6

Peptic Ulcers

Question 7

What are the side effects of Amoxycillin, Clarithromycin, Metronidazole use?

Answer 7

Antibiotic resistance.

Question 8

What type of drug is Propranolol?

Answer 8

Beta-Blockers

Question 9

What is the mechanism of action of Propranolol

Answer 9

Used in portal hypertension, prophylactically of a variceal haemorrhage

Question 10

What is Propranolol used to treat?

Answer 10

Portal Hypertension (Prevention of Varices)

Question 11

What class of drug is Terlipressin

Answer 11

Vasoactive Drugs

Question 12

What is the mechanism of action of Terlipressin

Answer 12

Used in portal hypertension to cause
vasoconstriction of varices and prevent further
bleeding

Question 13

What is Terlipressin used to treat?

Answer 13

Portal Hypertension (Prevention
of Varices)

Question 14

What is phlebotomy used to treat?

Answer 14

Hereditary Haemochromatosis

Question 15

What is the mechanism of action of phlebotomy

Answer 15

Repeated Phlebotomy (removal of blood via
venesection). 500mL until haemocrit falls below
37%, then maintenance 500mL every 2-3 months

Question 16

What is the mechanism of action of a gluten free diet?

Answer 16

Life-long gluten free diet reverses coeliac disease