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GI System Flashcards

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Antiflatulant

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Decreases excessive gas in stomach or intestines

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Anticholinergic

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Blocks parasympathetic nervous system

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Antispasmodic

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Prevents or decreases intestinal spasms

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Antisecretory

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Inhibits secretions of intestinal tract

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Prokinetic

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Stimulates gastrointestinal motility & accelerates gastric & intestinal emptying

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Absorbent

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Adheres the surface of a solid material to the surface of another material

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Astringent

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Causes shrinking action

topical or local

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Laxative

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Promotes or facilitates evacuation of bowel contents- alliveiating constipation over a period of several hrs to days

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Cathartic

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Causes a bowl movement within a short period of time - following administration

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Anthelmintic

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Treats intestinal parasites

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Name ways meds can work on GI tract

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Increase or decrease function of the tract by changing muscle tone. They increase or decrease emptying time through stomach or change the speed of peristalsis. They relieve enzyme deficiencies & assist in absorption of vitamins

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Common side effects for meds for GI disorders

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Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain & cramping, electrolyte imbalance, blurred vision

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What are oral antifungals used to treat

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Condita ( thrush )

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How do oral antifungals work

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Bind to oral mucosa & pass through, but not absorbed by GI tract

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Do we use oral antifungals to treat children

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Yes. Safe for children

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15
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What are results of treatment with oral antivirals

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Are puritive care only

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16
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Are antivirals used topically, systemically or both

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Both

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17
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What are the uses for the antiviral Acyclovir

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Herpes treatment (used for systemic relief for local pain & lesions)

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What are antacids used to treat

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Peptic ulcer disease & GERD

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What r the properties of antacids by family

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Aluminum compounds cause constipation, calcium compounds cause constipation, magnesium compounds cause diarrhea, sodium compounds do not affect gastric motility. Alum, calc, mag do not change ph and sodium does

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What is the duration of antacids

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Short

21
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Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids

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Decreases absorption

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How often should antacids be taken within a day

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Up to 7 times a day

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What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water

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Chewables - not liquid

24
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What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use

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Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water

25
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What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism

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Magnesium

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Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed

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To prevent constipation or diarrhea

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Do we routinely take antacids with other meds

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No. Should not be takin with most other meds because a certain ph balance needs to be maintained for them to work properly

28
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Are antiflatulents added Rx’ed with antacids

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Yes. To remove gas

29
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How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori

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Two

30
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What is used to keep bacteria from adhering to the stomach wall

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Bismuth salts

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Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori

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Yes. Generally added

32
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How are the meds packaged for the combination of drugs used for treatment

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Packaged on blister packs

33
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What r the properties of antacids by family

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Aluminum compounds cause constipation, calcium compounds cause constipation, magnesium compounds cause diarrhea, sodium compounds do not affect gastric motility. Alum, calc, mag do not change ph and sodium does

34
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What is the duration of antacids

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Short

35
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Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids

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Decreases absorption

36
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How often should antacids be taken within a day

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Up to 7 times a day

37
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What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water

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Chewables - not liquid

38
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What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use

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Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water

39
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What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism

A

Magnesium

40
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Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed

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To prevent constipation or diarrhea

41
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Do we routinely take antacids with other meds

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No. Should not be takin with most other meds because a certain ph balance needs to be maintained for them to work properly

42
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Are antiflatulents added Rx’ed with antacids

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Yes. To remove gas

43
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How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori

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Two

44
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What is used to keep bacteria from adhering to the stomach wall

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Bismuth salts

45
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Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori

A

Yes. Generally added

46
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How are the meds packaged for the combination of drugs used for treatment

A

Packaged on blister packs

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