GI medication Flashcards
1
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Antacids Mechanism of Action
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Neutralizes stomach acid and raises pH level
2
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Antacids Tx
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- Promotes healing of ulcers
- Reduces ulcers
- Tx hyperacidity
3
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Antacids Adverse Effects
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- Decreases effectiveness of anti-infectives & H2 blockers
2. Increases effectiveness of diazepam & enteric coated drugs
4
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Antacids Implication
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- Contains Ca++, aluminum, Mg & Na+
- Do Nnot take w/I 2 hrs of other meds
- Watch for electrolyte changes
5
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Name 3 H2 Blockers
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- cimetidine
- famotidine
- ranitidine
6
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H2 Blocker Mechanism of Action
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Blocks histamine of parietal cells
7
Q
H2 Blocker Tx
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- Ulcer
- Gastresophageal reflux
- Short term fix of hyperacidity
8
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H2 Adverse Effects
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- Diahrreah
- Dizziness
- Mental confussion
9
Q
Name 2 Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
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- Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
2,. Pantoprazole (Protonix)
10
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PPI Mechanism of Action
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Inhibits proton pumps, not allowing secretion of HCl
11
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PPI Tx
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- Ulcer
- GERD
- Hypersecretory
12
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PPI Adverse Effects
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- Abd upset
- Headache
- Dizziness
13
Q
PPI Contraindication
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- H2 Blockers
- Warfarin
- Antibiotic
14
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PPI Implications
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- Do not crush or chew
- Long term use can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency-Anemia
- Take on empty stomach 30 min before meal
- Teach ways to reduce gastric acidity
15
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Name 1 Mucosal Protectant
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- Sucralfate (Carafate)