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GI Meds Flashcards

1
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What class is metronidazole

A

antibiotic/antibacterial

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2
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what are the side effects of metronidazole

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nausea and headache

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3
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what is metronidazole most effective in getting rid of

A

h. pylori

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4
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what should someone avoid drinking while taking metronidazole

A

alcohol

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5
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will just one antibiotic get rid of h. pylori

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no, need to take more than one

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6
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should a pt taking antibiotics stop taking meds before they are finished

A

no, teach to take all meds

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7
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what is the class of ranitdine

A

histamine receptor antagonist h2 blocker

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8
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what is the method of action for ranitidine

A

suppress secretion of gastric acid

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9
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what is the class of pantoprazole

A

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

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10
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what is the method of action for pantoprazole

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suppress secretions of gastric acid (most effective)

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11
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what are the side effects of pantoprazole

A

diarrhea and headaches

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12
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what are the adverse effects for pantoprazole

A

pt needs to take lowest dose for shortest time possible

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13
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can pantoprazole tablets be crushed

A

no

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14
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What class of drug is sucralfate

A

antiulcer drug

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15
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what is the method of action for sucralfate

A

creates a protective barrier against acid

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16
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what should we teach the pt about administering sucralfate

A

administer one hour before meals and bedtime

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17
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what is the class of aluminum hydroxide

A

antacid

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18
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what is the method of action for aluminum hydroxide

A

neutralize stomach acid

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19
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what is an adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide

A

constipation

20
Q

what should we teach our pt to drink/take along with aluminum hydroxide

A

take with a glass of water

21
Q

what is the class of ondansetron

A

antiemitic

22
Q

what is the method of action for odansetron

A

prevent nausea and vomiting

23
Q

what side effects could occur when taking odansetron

A

headache and diarrhea

24
Q

what adverse affects are associated with taking ondansetron

A

should not be given to pt with long QT syndrome

25
Q

what class of drug is promethazine

A

antiemetic

26
Q

what is the method of action for promethazine

A

decrease vomiting

27
Q

what are side effects of promethazine

A

involuntary repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue
smacking lips

28
Q

what are adverse reactions for taking promethazine

A

respiratory depression
local tissue damage at injection site

29
Q

what is the class for dimenhydrinate

A

antiemetic

30
Q

what is the method of action for dimenhydrinate

A

motion sickness

31
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what are side effects for dimenhydrinate

A

sedation
dry mouth
constipation

32
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what is the class of drug for metoclopramide

A

prokenetic

33
Q

what is the method of action for metoclopramide

A

increase upper GI motility & suppress emesis

34
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what are the adverse effects for taking metoclopramide

A

long term high therapy tardive dyskinesia
repetitive involuntary movement of arms, legs, and facial muscles

35
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what is the drug class for psyllium

A

bulk forming laxative

36
Q

what is the method of action for psyllium

A

acts fiber in the bowel
increases bulk of fecal volume - therefore stimulates peristalsis

37
Q

When should we tell the pt that the psyllium will begin to work

A

w/in 1-3 days

38
Q

what should a pt drink when taking psyllium

A

drink a full glass of water

39
Q

what is the method of action for docusate sodium

A

stool softener

40
Q

what drug class is bisacodyl in

A

stimulant laxative

41
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what is the method of action for bisacodyl

A

increases the number of water/electrolytes w/ the intestinal lumen

42
Q

what should we tell our pt taking bisacodyl about when the med will begin to take effect

A

w/ 6-12 hrs after taking

43
Q

while a pt is taking bisacodyl what should we teach them

A

teach them healthy bowel habits
also teach them to avoid laxative abuse

44
Q

what is the drug class of diphenoxylate in

A

antidiarrheal

45
Q

what is the method of action of diphenoxylate

A

decrease intestinal motility

46
Q

what is the drug class of loperamide

A

antidiarrheal

47
Q

what is the method of action for loperamide

A

decrease intestinal motility

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