MEDS For GERD Flashcards
1
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Proton pump inhibitor
A
- Inhibit hydrogen, potassium, ATPase enzyme
- blocks the production of gastric acid
2
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Hydrogen, potassium, ATPase enzyme
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- Proton pump
- responsible for the formation of gastric acid
3
Q
Proton pump inhibitor end name
A
“Zole”
4
Q
Examples of proton pump inhibitors
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- Omeprazole
- Pantoprazole
- Lansoprazole
5
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H2 Receptor blocker
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- inhibits H2 receptor
- decreases the release of gastric acid
6
Q
H2 receptors
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Stimulates a specific receptor from the parietal cells to increase the release of gastric acid
7
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End name for H2 receptor blocker
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“tidine”
8
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Examples of h2 receptor blocker
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- Ranitidine (Zantac)
- Cimetidine (Tagamet)
- Famotidine (Pepcid)
9
Q
Antacids
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Neutralizes the gastric acid
10
Q
Antacids + HCL =
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Water + NaCl (salt)
11
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Examples of antacids
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- Maalox
- Mylanta
- Tums
