GI/GU drug classifications: MOA, indications, examples Flashcards

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what is the moa for anti emetic drugs

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some work directly on the nausea centre of the brain (this is how Ondansatron works)
OR
some work on the inner ear

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what is the moa for emetic drugs

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they can work directly on the gi tract where it causes gastric irritation
OR
works centrally at the chemoreceptor trigger zone to induce vomiting

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3
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what is the moa for antiacid drugs

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reduces the acid reaching the duodenum by neutralising the acid within the stomach

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what is the moa for diuretic drugs

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decreases sodium reabsorption
decreases fluid reabsorption
= decrease level of sodium and fluid exertion

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5
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what is the moa for gastric decontamination agent drugs

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absorbs ingested toxins within the gi tract which prevents systemic (the whole body) absorbing the toxin

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6
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what is the indications for gastric decontamination agent drugs

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gi decontamination of an ingested toxin

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7
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what is an example of a gastric decontamination agent drug

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activated charcoal

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8
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what are the indications for anti emetics

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opioid induced nausea
nausea
vertigo
motion sickness

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9
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3 examples of anti-emetics

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ondansatron
metoclopramide
dimenhydrinate

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10
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what are the indications for emetics

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poisoning

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11
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what are 3 examples of emetic drugs

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washing soda
epsom salt
NaCI

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12
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what are the indications for antiacid drugs

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acid reflux
gastroesophageal reflux disease

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13
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what are 3 examples of antiacid drugs

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pepto
TUMS
pepcid

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14
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what are the indications for a diuretic drug

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odema
pulmonary oedema
liver failure
chronic heart faliure
kidney stones

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15
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what are 2 examples of diuretcs

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furosemide
torsemide

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