GI Flashcards

1
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What is the trade name of Bethanechol?

A

Urecholine

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What is the the therapeutic and pharmacologic name of Bethanechol?

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Therapeutic:urinary tract stimulant
Pharmacologic: genitourinary, cholinergic

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What is the indication and action of Urecholine?

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Indication: treats urinary retention, heartburn and increases peristalsis
Action: stimulates cholinergic receptors to empty bladder; increases peristalsis

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What are the side effects of Bethanechol?

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flushing, sweating, urgency, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, N/V, salivation, heart block, syncope/ cardiac arrest

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5
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How do you treat an OD for Bethanechol?

A

atropine sulfate

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What is the implementation for Bethanechol?

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take on an empty stomach, one hour or two hour after meals to prevent N/V

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What is the trade name for Metoclopramide?

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Reglan

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What is the therapeutic and pharmacologic name of Reglan?

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T: antiemetic
P: prokinetic agent

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What is the indication and action of Metoclopramide?

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indication: Decrease N/V, decrease S/S of gastric stasis, easier for NG tube to be inserted into the small bowel
action: blocks dopamine from entering the CNS causing a stimulation in motility of GI and accelerates gastric emptying

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What is the side effect of Metoclopramide?

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drowsiness, restless, extrapyramidal syndrome, tardive dyskinesia , neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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What are the implications of Metoclopramide?

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monitor for N/V, abdominal distension, bowel sounds, and antipsychotic med type symptoms (neuorleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, extrapyramidal syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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What is the trade name for sucrulfate?

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Carafate

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What is the therapeutic and pharmacalogic name for sucrulfate?

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T: antiulcer
P: gi protectant

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What is the indication and action of sucrulfate?

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indication: treats ulcers
action: aluminum salt+gastric acid=paste to cover ulcers

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What is the side effects of sucrulfate?

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constipation, anaphylaxis, rash, dizziness and hyperglycemia

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16
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What is the implementation of sucrulfate?

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take on an empty stomach, one hour before meals or at bedtime

17
Q

What is the trade name for Misoprostol?

A

Cytotec

18
Q

What is the therapeutic and pharmacologic name of misoprostol

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therapeutic: antiulcer, cytoprotective agent
pharmacologic: prostaglandin

19
Q

What is the indication and action of misoprostol?

A

indication: prevents mucosal injury from NSAIDS including aspirin
action: acts as a prostaglandin analogue decreasing gastric secretion and increasing production of protective mucosa and causes uterine to contract

20
Q

What is the side effect of misoprostol?

A

abortion, diarrhea, abdominal pain

21
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What is the implication of misoprostol?

A

assess child bearing age, advise patient that this may cause abortion, and take with meals or at bedtime to reduce diarrhea

22
Q

What is the trade name for omeprazole?

A

Prilosec

23
Q

What is the therapeutic and pharmacologic name for omeprazole?

A

T: antiulcer
P: PPI

24
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What is the indication and action of omeprazole?

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indication: treats gerd, and heals ulcerative colitis
action: prevents hydrogen from entering the gastric lumen

25
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What is the side effect of omeprazole?

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diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizzy, abdominal pain

26
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What is the implication of omeprazole?

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monitor for diarrhea, cramps and administer before meals

27
Q

What is the trade name for famotidine?

A

Pepcid

28
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What is the therapeutic and pharm name of famotidine?

A

T: antiulcer
P: histamine H2 antagonist

29
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What is the action and indication of famotidine?

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indication: treats ulcers
action: inhibits H2 receptors of the parietal cells to reduce gastric secretions

30
Q

What is the side effect of famotidine?

A

constipation, diarrhea, arrythmia, erectile dysfuction

CNS s/s: dizzy, confusion, headache, hallucination, drowsy

31
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What is the implications of famotidine?

A

take with meals or at bedtime and caution patient not to drive or make any important decisions until patient knows how they react to the medication