Meds

Question 1

Glutamine

Answer 1

med for mucositis- might help maintain integrity of the gut

Question 2

chlorohexidine

Answer 2

med for mucositis- antiseptic- since mucositits can result from oral infection

Question 3

cyproheptadine

Answer 3

appetite stimulant- studies have shown improved weight in children

Question 4

dronabinol

Answer 4

appetite stimulant- treat anorexia in AIDs patients

Question 5

megestrol & medroxyprogesterone

Answer 5

appetite stimulant- increase fat mass more than lean muscle mass

Question 6

phenothiazines

Answer 6

antiemetic- relieves nausea and vomiting

Question 7

glucocorticoids

Answer 7

antiemetic- suppress immune system

side effects: hyperglycemia, GI upset, hypertension, mental or behavioral changes

Question 8

erythromycin

Answer 8

increases proximal gut motility

prokinetic dose is lower than antimicrobial dose

Question 9

omeprazole

lansoprazole

Answer 9

proton pump inhibitors- block acid secretion by all stimuli

Question 10

famotidine
ranitidine
hizatidine
cimetidine

Answer 10

h2 rececptor antagonist-block histamine induced acid secretion

Question 11

metoclopramide

Answer 11

motility agen

FDA black box warning

Question 12

ondanestron
granisetron
dolasetron
palonestron

Answer 12

seretonin receptor antagonist- ant emetic

better at reducing vomiting than nausea