GI Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Anticholinergic meds
A
DRY MOUTH is a frequently reported side effect of meds
2
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Stomach
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- Churns and mixes food
- Secretes mucus, HCl, and enzymes
- Secretes intrinsic factor, which is necessary for Vitamin B12 absorption
- Holds @1000 mL and usually empties in @4 hours
3
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Small Intestine
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- Duodenum, jejunum, ileum @20 feet long
- Most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine
- *MOST ORALLY ADMINISTERED DRUGS ARE ABSORBED IN THE SMALL INTESTINE**
4
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Large Intestine
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Cecum, colon, rectum, anus.
*Secretes mucus, absorbs water
5
Q
Pancreas
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- Secretes enzymes required for digestion of carbs, proteins, and fats
- Secretes insulin and glucagon
- Very critical for breaking our foods down
6
Q
Gallbladder
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- Stores and concentrates bile
- @60 mL capacity
- Releases bile when fats are present in the duodenum
