GI Pharm Flashcards
What are the 4 main ingredients in antiacids?
Aluminum
Magnesium
Calcium carbonate
Sodium bicarbonate
What are TUMS and pepto bismo made out of?
Calcium carbonate
What is Alka-seltzer made of?
Sodium bicarbonate
What is acid rebound?
When your body shoots your pH back to the 1-3 after taking an antacid
How can constipation or diarrhea affect the stomach?
Affects drug metabolism
How can constipation or diarrhea affect the GI tract?
Affects electrolyte absorption
How can constipation or diarrhea affect the kidneys?
Affects drug/electrolyte excretion
What is the suffix for H2 receptor blockers?
-idine
How do H2 receptor blockers work?
Bind to H2 receptors and limits the secretion of gastric acid
What is the suffix of a proton pump inhibitor?
-prazole
How do proton pump inhibitors help with acid?
Reduces H+ concentration and limits the formation of HCl
What are the most effective medications that limit acid production?
Proton pump inhibitors
What is the main ingredient in pepto bismo that makes it an antidiarrheal?
Bismuth salicylate
What are the different types of laxatives?
Bulk-forming
Stimulants
Hyperosmotic
What are some side effects when taking opioids for antidiarrheals?
Opioid induced constipation due to blockage of Mu receptors
What is an example of an inherited hypercoagulable state?
Factor V Leiden
What drug is indicated emergently for an acute MI to restore coronary blood flow?
Thrombolytic agent
What is the version of heparin that is administered subcutaneously?
Lovenox
What is a severe adverse reaction that occurs in 5% of patients on heparin?
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
What anticoagulant is taken orally and does not require routine lab monitoring?
Eliquis
What is used primarily to treat high levels of triglycerides in the blood?
TriCor
How long should you wait to mobilize after administering UFH to a patient?
24 hours
