GI meds Flashcards
1
Q
Prazole are
A
PPI - omeprazole (Prilosec)
2
Q
Long term use of PPI cause
A
B12 deficiency
osteoporosis
C diff
3
Q
PPI prescribed for
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4 - 8 weeks
4
Q
H2 blockers
A
all end in Tidines
cimetidine (Tagamet)
5
Q
Try to avoid which H2 blockers
A
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
6
Q
sucralfate (carafate) used for
A
duodenal ulcers
take before meals
use 8 weeks or less
7
Q
while patient is taking zofran what should u monitor routinely
A
EKG
8
Q
Promethazine (phenegran) contraindicated in
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children under 2 risk of respiratory depression
9
Q
side effect of premthazine is
A
sedation
10
Q
side effects of Prochlorperazine (Stemetil)
A
Prochlorperazine (Stemetil) can cause anticholinergic side effects including dry mouth, urinary retention, and blurred vision.
11
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