GI System

Question 0

Antiflatulant

Answer 0

Decreases excessive gas in stomach or intestines

Question 1

Anticholinergic

Answer 1

Blocks parasympathetic nervous system

Question 2

Antispasmodic

Answer 2

Prevents or decreases intestinal spasms

Question 3

Antisecretory

Answer 3

Inhibits secretions of intestinal tract

Question 4

Prokinetic

Answer 4

Stimulates gastrointestinal motility & accelerates gastric & intestinal emptying

Question 5

Absorbent

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Astringent

Answer 6

Causes shrinking action

topical or local

Question 7

Laxative

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Cathartic

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Anthelmintic

Answer 9

Treats intestinal parasites

Question 10

Name ways meds can work on GI tract

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Common side effects for meds for GI disorders

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What are oral antifungals used to treat

Answer 12

Condita ( thrush )

Question 13

How do oral antifungals work

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Do we use oral antifungals to treat children

Answer 14

Yes. Safe for children

Question 15

What are results of treatment with oral antivirals

Answer 15

Are puritive care only

Question 16

Are antivirals used topically, systemically or both

Answer 16

Both

Question 17

What are the uses for the antiviral Acyclovir

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What are antacids used to treat

Answer 18

Peptic ulcer disease & GERD

Question 19

What r the properties of antacids by family

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What is the duration of antacids

Answer 20

Short

Question 21

Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids

Answer 21

Decreases absorption

Question 22

How often should antacids be taken within a day

Answer 22

Up to 7 times a day

Question 23

What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water

Answer 23

Chewables - not liquid

Question 24

What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use

Answer 24

Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water

Question 25

What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism

Answer 25

Magnesium

Question 26

Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed

Answer 26

To prevent constipation or diarrhea

Question 27

Do we routinely take antacids with other meds

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Are antiflatulents added Rx'ed with antacids

Answer 28

Yes. To remove gas

Question 29

How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori

Answer 29

Two

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Bismuth salts

Question 31

Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori

Answer 31

Yes. Generally added

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Packaged on blister packs

Question 33

What r the properties of antacids by family

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What is the duration of antacids

Answer 34

Short

Question 35

Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids

Answer 35

Decreases absorption

Question 36

How often should antacids be taken within a day

Answer 36

Up to 7 times a day

Question 37

What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water

Answer 37

Chewables - not liquid

Question 38

What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use

Answer 38

Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water

Question 39

What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism

Answer 39

Magnesium

Question 40

Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed

Answer 40

To prevent constipation or diarrhea

Question 41

Do we routinely take antacids with other meds

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Are antiflatulents added Rx'ed with antacids

Answer 42

Yes. To remove gas

Question 43

How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori

Answer 43

Two

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Bismuth salts

Question 45

Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori

Answer 45

Yes. Generally added

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Packaged on blister packs