Pharmacology

Question 1

In treating PUD: What are two drugs that inhibits the H+/K+ ATPase?

Answer 1

Omeprazol

Esomeprazol

Question 2

In treating PUD: What’s an example of a H2 antagonist drug?

Answer 2

Ranitidine

Question 3

In treating PUD: What do antacids do? What’s an example?

Answer 3

Neutralise gastric acid

Magnesium hydroxide

Question 4

In treating PUD: What is an example of a spasmolytic?

Answer 4

Hyoscine butlybromide

Question 5

Which 2 drugs are anti-emetics that block D2 receptors?

What is the main concerning side effect of them?

Answer 5

Metoclopramide
Prochlorperzine
Extrapyramidal side effects

Question 6

Apart form D2 was is the other receptor you can block int the CTZ as an anti-emetic?

Answer 6

Serotonin 5HT3 receptor

Question 7

Give an example of an anti-emetic that is a muscarinic antagonist

Answer 7

Hyoscine hydrobromide

Question 8

Give an example of an anti-emetic that is a H1 receptor antagonist

Answer 8

Promethazine

Question 9

What is an example of a bulking agent used for constipation?

Answer 9

Psyllium

Question 10

What is an example of a stool softener used in constipation?

Answer 10

Docusate

Question 11

What is an example of a osmotic laxative used for constipation?

Answer 11

Magnesium sulphate

Question 12

What is an example of a stimulant laxative used for constipation? What is it often combined with?

Answer 12

Senna, often combined with doculate (coloxyl)

Question 13

What is an Opiod used as an antidiarrhoeal?

Answer 13

Loperamide

Question 14

What is a defoaming polymer used to treat flatulence?

Answer 14

Simethicone