heartburn & reflux meds

Question 1

frequent heartburn or gastroesphogeal reflux disease (GERD) that occurs more than twice a week responds best to heartburn meds
true/false

Answer 1

true

Question 2

histamines stimulate the production of what?

Answer 2

acid, especially after meals

Question 3

Histamine-2 (H2) blockers generally relieve heartburn & reflux
true/false

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what is the most common H2 blocker medication?

Answer 4

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Question 5

what are the side effects of H2 blocker medications?

Answer 5

headache
ABD pain
diarrhea
nausea
gas
sore throat
runny nose
dizziness

Question 6

what H2 blocker medication was pulled off the market in 2020 due to the medication containg cancer causing agents?

Answer 6

ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 7

proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) block the production of what?

Answer 7

acid

Question 8

PPIs are best when taken

a. 30 minutes before meals
b. while you’re eating
c. after you’ve eaten
d. 1 hour before meals

Answer 8

d. 1 hour before meals

Question 9

what is the brand name for esomeprazole?

Answer 9

Nexium

Question 10

what is the brand name for lansoprazole?

Answer 10

Prevacid

Question 11

what is the generic name for Protonix?

Answer 11

pantoprazole

Question 12

what is the brand name for omeprazole?

Answer 12

Prilosec or Zegerid

Question 13

what are common side effects of PPIs?

Answer 13

headache
diarrhea
ABD pain
bloating
constipation
nausea
gas

Question 14

what are promotility agents?

Answer 14

they stimulate the muscles of the GI tract

Question 15

what is the most common promotility agent medication?

Answer 15

metoclopeamide (Reglan)

used to treat heartburn associated w/ GERD

Question 16

what are the side effects of Reglan?

Answer 16

drowsiness
fatigue
diarrhea
restlessness
movement problems