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Peptic Ulcer Disease and Dyspepsia Flashcards

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What are the 5 gastric protective mechanisms?

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  1. Gastric Mucus: barrier to acid
  2. Gastric Bicarbonate: neutralizes HCl
  3. Prostaglandin E and Somatostatin: inhibit gastric acid secretion
  4. Mucosal Blood Flow: transport oxygen
  5. Rapid Cell Turnover: renewal of epithelial
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What are the 3 Main Causes of PUD?

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  1. Helicobacter Pylori Infection: duodenal ulcer
  2. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: gastric ulcer
  3. Stress Related Gastric Mucosal Damage
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What are the 3 mediators of the proton pump that stimulates gastric acid secretion?

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  1. Histamine
  2. ACh
  3. Gastrin
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If the patient has high suspicion or documented PUD/Erosive Esophagitis what is the recommended self-care?

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NONE, ALWAYS REFER

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What are common risk factors of PUD?

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  1. Stress
  2. Cigarette Smoking
  3. NSAIDs
  4. Caffeine
  5. Spicy Foods
  6. Alcohol
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What are the risk factors for H.Pylori Induced Ulcers?

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  1. Colonization, close contacts
  2. Active H.Pylori infection in susceptible host
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What are the risk factors for NSAID Induced Ulcers?

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  1. Regular use or High Dose NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, and ASA
  2. Slow release, prodrugs, enteric coats do not decrease likelihood of PUD
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What are the risk factors for Stress Related Induced Ulcers?

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  1. Respiratory Failure
  2. Coagulopathy
  3. HTN
  4. Sepsis
  5. Hepatic/Renal Failure
  6. Trauma
  7. Prolonged ICU admin
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What are the Antacids and their place in therapy?

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  1. Calcium
  2. Aluminum
  3. Magnesium
  4. Sodium
    Intermittent Dyspepsia
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What is the action of Antacids?

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Quick acting, Short duration, topical buffering

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What drugs are bound by antacids and have a decreased absorption?

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  1. Fluoroquinolon antibiotics
  2. Tetracyclines
  3. Nitrofurantoin
  4. Isoniazid
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What drugs require an acidic environment and have a decreased absorption when used with antacids?

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  1. Iron
  2. Ketoconazole
  3. Itraconazole
  4. Sucralfate
  5. Calcium Carbonate
  6. Levothyroxine
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What is the AE of Calcium and Aluminum?

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Constipation

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What is the AE of Magnesium?

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Diarrhea

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What is the AE of Sodium?

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Fluid retention

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What combination has the BEST BALANCE between onset and duration?

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H2RA + ANTACID

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Can PPIs be used as needed?

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NO

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What is the MOA of H2RAs?

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Reversible competitive binding vs histamine at H2 receptors

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Should you recommend H2RAs in acute management of upper GI bleeding?

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NO

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What drugs are have inhibited metabolism when used with Cimetidine?

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  1. Theophylline
  2. Phenytoin
  3. Warfarin
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What drugs require an acidic environment and have a reduced absorption when used with Cimetidine, Famotidine, and PPIs?

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  1. Ketoconazole
  2. Itraconazole
  3. Sucralfate
  4. Iron
  5. Calcium Carbonate
  6. Levothyroxine
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What are the AEs of Cimetidine?

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  1. CNS
  2. Hematologic
  3. Gynecomastia
  4. Increase EtOH
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Does Famotidine have CYP450 Interactions?

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What are the AEs of Famotidine?

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  1. CNS
  2. Hematologic
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When would a H2RA be preferred over PPI?
SRMD prevention in hospitals
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What is the PK of PPIs?
Irreversibly bind to K-H-ATPase, inhibits final step of hydrogen ion secretion
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What is the MOA of PPIs?
Noncompetitive, irreversible binding to sulfhydryl group of H/K Atpase
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What is the AE risk with prolonged use of PPI?
1. Hypomagnesemia and B12 deficiency 2. Hypergastrinemia-gastric carcinoid tumors
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When are PPIs preferred for treatment?
Severe PUD Mod/Severe Esophagitis
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What are the drugs that can cause an interaction with PPIs?
1. Clopidogrel 2. Benzos 3. SSRIs: Citaloprama nd Escitalopram 4. Cyclosporine 5. Methylphenidate 6. Methotrexate 7. Phenytoin 8. Vit K Antagonists: Warfarin
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What is the recommendation for H.pylori negative ulcers?
QD with PPI or H2RAs for 4-8 weeks
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When should you administer antacid drugs?
Separate administration of all other drugs by at least 2 hrs
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When should you administer PPI drugs?
Before meal to improve efficacy
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Recommended treatment for severe peptic ulcer bleeding includes what?
1. IV PPI loading dose 2. + 72-hr continuous infusion 3. Maintain intragastric pH >6
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If you had to use clopidogrel with a PPI which PPI would you recommend?
Pantoprazole
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What are typical symptoms of PUD?
1. Dyspepsia 2. Duodenal Ulcer: pain 1-3 hrs after meal 3. Gastric Ulcer: pain enhanced with food
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What are alarm symptoms of PUD?
1. Bleeding 2. Unintentional weight loss 3. Choking 4. Dysphagia 5. Odynophagia
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What is the PK of Misoprostol?
Cyctoprotective, inhibits acid secretion
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Misoprostol is the only drug approved for what?
Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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What are the AEs of Misoprostol?
GI Effects common, diarrhea CI in WOMEN with childbearing potential
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What are the AEs of Sucralfate?
1. Severe Constipation 2. Accumulation in renal impaired 3. Liquid form CLOGS feeding tubes w/enteral food
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What are the drug interactions for Sucralfate?
Binds 1. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics 2. Tetracycline 3. Nitrofurantoin 4. Isoniazid
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What is the dosing for Sucralfate?
QID dosing, large tablet size, very constipating
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What is the place of therapy for Prokinetic Agents?
ADJUNCT for GERD Reserved for patients with underlying hypo-motility disorders
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What are the AEs of Metoclopramide Prokinetic Agent?
1. Somnolence 2. Increased Prolactin 3. Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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What are other pro kinetic agents?
Erythromycin and Domperidone
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When is treatment clearly indicated for Eradication of H.Pylori?
1. Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer 2. MALT 3. Endoscopic Gastric Cancer 4. Uninvestigated Dyspepsia
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What is first line treatment in H.Pylori?
Bismuth Quadruple therapy
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What is the 4-Drug Therapy first line therapy?
1. PPI or H2RA 2. Bismuth Subsalicylate 3. Metronidazole 4. Tetracycline
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What is the 3-Drug Therapy?
1. PPI or H2RA 2. Clarithromycin 3. Amoxicillin/Metronidazole
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What is LOAD Therapy?
1. Levofloxacin 2. Omeprazole 3. Alinia (Nitazoxanide) 4. Doxycycline
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What is secondary treatment after initial failure for H.Pylori?
Avoid antibiotics previously used Bismuth quadruple or LOAD or Clarithromycin
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How do you manage NSAID Induced Ulcer?
1. DC NSAID 2. Add protective agent: Misoprostol, H2RA, and PPI
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PPI co therapy reduces risk of NSAID Induced Ulcers the same as what and better than what?
Same as Misoprostol Better than H2RA
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Standard PPI and Nonselective NSAID have as similar efficacy as that when reducing risk of NSAID induced ulcers?
Celecoxib?

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