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GI Meds Flashcards

1
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What class for drug is metronidazole

A

Antibiotic

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2
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What is metronidazole used for

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H. Pylori

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3
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What are some pt. Teachings for metronidazole? (2)

A

No Sex
No Alcohol

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4
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What class for drug is Ranitidine

A

Histamine Receptor antagonist (H2 blocker)

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5
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what does Ranitidine used for

A

To suppress secretions of gastric acid

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6
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What class of drug in patoprazole

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A Proton pump Inhibitor (PPI)

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What does Pantoprazole do

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Suppress secretions of gastric acids

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8
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Which is better for Gastric Suppression, Ranitidine or Pantoprazole

A

Pantoprazole

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9
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What is some Medication administration must know for Pantoprazole

A

Do not crush

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10
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What class of drug is suctalfate

A

Anti ulcer drugs

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11
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What does Sucralfate do

A

It creates a protecting barrier against acid

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12
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When should you administer Sucralfate?

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An hour before meals and bedtime

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13
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What class of drug is aluminum hydroxide?

A

Antacid

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14
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What does aluminum hydroxide do?

A

Neutralize stomach acid

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15
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What drug class is odansetron

A

Antiemetic

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16
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What drug class is promethazine

A

Antiemetic

17
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What is an adverse effects of promethazine? (2)

A

Respiratory Depression and local tissue damage at site

18
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What drug class is dimenhydrinate?

A

Antiemetic

19
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what drug class is metoclopramide

A

Prokinetic

20
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What does Metoclopramide do

A

It increases upper GI motility and suppresses emesis

21
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What is an adverse effects of metocclopramide

A

Repetitive involuntary movement of muscles

22
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What drug class in psyllium

A

Bulk forming laxative ( Acts as fiber)

23
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What is patient teaching about psyllium?

A

Drink with a full glass of water

24
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What drug class is Diphenoxylate and Loperamide

A

Antidiarrheal

25
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What medication needed by a Endoscopy

A

A bulk laxative (bisacodyl)

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