GI Drugs

Question 1

Cal (calcium carbonate/Tums) and Maal (Maalox/aluminum hydroxide) are fire ants that reduce ____

Answer 1

____ and ____ are ____ ants that reduce excessive acid secretions

Question 2

Maal (magnesium hydroxide) is constantly running to the bathroom due to his _____ issue

Answer 2

_____ is constantly running to the bathroom due to his diarrhea issue

Question 3

Antihistamines are used to treat rashes, but they can also ____ stomach acid output

Answer 3

_____ are used to treat rashes, but they can also reduce _____

Question 4

Pepci(d) is better for the fam(otidine) and the old folks because it doesn’t have a taga(me)t of making _____

Answer 4

_____ is better for the old folks because it doesn’t make a taga(me)t of making them dizzy, stomach ill, or confused

Question 5

Proton pump inhibitors such as ______ and nexium are ole (hint) you need to battle _____ by transferring hydrogen ions and decreasing _____

Answer 5

_____ inhibitors such as prilosec and _____ are _____ you need to battle GERD by transferring _____ and decreasing hydrochloric acid secretions

Question 6

Shutting down Proton pumps (PPI) long term can B12 very risky and increase _____

Answer 6

Shutting down _____ can long term can B12 very risky and _____ bacterial infections

Question 7

Pepto is known for giving all stomach issues the bismuth but can also cause discoloration of the ____ and ____.

Answer 7

____ is known for giving all stomach issues the bismuth but can also cause ____ of the tongue and stool.

Question 8

Kids who don’t take pepto are not chicken they just know that it can influen za brain putting syndromes on the Reyes

Answer 8

Pepto dismal should not be given to _____, recovering from chicken pox and ____ because it can cause a life-threatening disease called _____

Question 9

An _____ passed on the Lo(motil) is a C-V controlled substance that delays the action of the digestive tract

Answer 9

An opiate agonist passed on the ____ is a C-V controlled substance that ____

Question 10

____ can cause drying of secretions and blurred vision, which is why loperamide is a great _____ alternative IMO(dium)

Answer 10

Opiate agonists can cause ____ and ____, which is why _____ is a great OTC alternative

Question 11

Stool gets soft and bulky (bulk forming) just like anything else, by ____ water and increase fecal ____ (Fiber FTW)

Answer 11

Stool gets ____ and ____ just like anything else, by absorbing ____ and increasing ____

Question 12

Docusate is not docusafe as stool softening laxative as it should be limited to _____ week(s)

Answer 12

______ is not safe as a stool softening laxative as it should be limited to one week due to association with cramping and rashes

Question 13

Is it psylli(um) how much pain, partial bowel obstruction, and dysphagia can be a caution when taking ______ laxatives

Answer 13

It is ______ how much pain, partial bowel obstruction dysphagia, and esophageal obstruction can be a caution when taking bulk-forming _____ that absorb water

Question 14

Patients with constipation need the Mr. Miyagi therapy first which includes

Answer 14

Patients with _____ should look towards non pharmacological therapy _____, which includes diet and exercise to alleviate abdominal pain

Question 15

Drama mane and meclinzy are all against emiting bad stuff. They want you to sit still and Antivert any issues. Although they can cause ____ ____ and ____

Answer 15

_____ and _____ are antiemesis that can cause drowsiness and constipation

Question 16

Phen isn’t a dope fiend, he stops people from tasting and smelling stuff which stops the gi tract from having issues so they won’t puke, his flaws are ____ _____ and make it hard for people to walk

Answer 16

While Phen(ergen) is a prome(thazine) example of _____, his flaws are causing tremors muscle rigidity and ____

Question 17

Bacteriocidal vs bacteriostatic

Answer 17

Bacteria killing bis bacteria growth stopping