GI Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
reduces vomiting resulting from drugs, motion sickness, and radiation treatment
A
antiemetic
2
Q
reduces instestinal motility
A
antidiarrheal
3
Q
reduces inflammation
A
antiinflammatory
4
Q
reduces secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
A
acid-reduction
5
Q
reduces hyperacidity
A
antacid
6
Q
with water, increases fecal bulk and intestinal motality
A
laxative
7
Q
covers ulcer to allow healing
A
coating agent
8
Q
dimenhydrinate (dramamine)
A
antiemetic
9
Q
prochlorperazine (stemetil)
A
antiemetic
10
Q
prednisone (deltasone)
A
antiinflammatory
11
Q
codine
A
antidiarrheal
12
Q
loperamide (imodium)
A
antidiarrheal
13
Q
sulfasalazine (azulfidine)
A
antiinflammatory
14
Q
ranitiidine (zanac)
A
acid-reduction
15
Q
lansoprazole (prevacid)
A
acid-reduction
