GI Drugs

Question 1

sucralfate classification:

Answer 1

Miscellaneous, acid-controlling

Question 2

sucralfate mech of action:

Answer 2

attracted to and binds to the base of ulcers and erosions, forms a protective barrier, protects from pepsin

Question 3

sucralfate adv effects:

Answer 3

constipation, nausea, dry mouth

Question 4

loperamide classification:

Answer 4

opiate

Question 5

loperamide mech of action:

Answer 5

decrease bowel motility and relieve rectal spasms, allows more electrolytes to be absorbed

Question 6

loperamide adv effects:

Answer 6

drowsiness, nausea, bradycardia, flushing, rash, urticaria

Question 7

loperamide indications:

Answer 7

diarrhea

Question 8

bismuth subsalicytate classification:

Answer 8

adsorbents

Question 9

bismuth subsalicytate mech of action:

Answer 9

coat the wall of the GI tract, bind to the causative bacteria or toxin, which is then eliminated through the stool

Question 10

bismuth subsalicytate adv effects:

Answer 10

increased bleeding time, constipation, dark stools, confusion, twitching, hearing loss, tinnitus, metallic taste, and blue gums

Question 11

sulcralfate indications:

Answer 11

duodenal ulcers Label, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, stress ulcer, in addition to dyspepsia