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1
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Medications for the stomach, duodenum, and esophagus

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Antacids
H2 blockers
PPI's
Sulcralfate
Bismuth
Metachlopramide (Reglan)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
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Types of Antacids

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Aluminum salts
Magnesium hydroxide
Calcium carbonate

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MOA of Antacids

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Neutralizes gastric acid
Bind bile acids
Inhibit peptic activity
Promote angiogenesis in injured mucosa

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Drug Interactions of Antacids

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Variety
Can bind with drugs taken at the same time
Many antibiotics

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Brand Names for Magnesium Salts

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Maalox
Alamag
Mag-Al
Mag-Al Ultimate
Mylanta
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Magnesium Salt SE

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Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal cramps
N/V
Hypermagnesemia
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7
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When should you use magnesium salts with caution?

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Renal insufficiency

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Brand Names for Aluminum Salts

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Acid gone

Gaviscon

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9
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When should you use aluminum salts with caution?

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Renal insufficiency

Can block absorption of phosphate

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Brand Names of Calcium Carbonate

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Tums
Maalox regular chewable
Cclci-Chew
Rolaids
Chooz
Alka-Mints
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Indications for Calcium Carbonates

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Constipation- excess Ca
Bloating
Gas
N/V
Abdominal pain
Xerostomia
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12
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When should calcium carbonates be taken?

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2 hours after other medications

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13
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When should you use calcium carbonate with caution?

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Renal insufficiency

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14
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Types of H2 Blockers

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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Nizatidine (Axid)

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H2 Blockers Indications

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PUD: treatment & maintenance
GERD
Dyspepsia: management

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MOA of H2 Blockers

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Inhibit acid secretion by blocking histamine H2 receptors

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17
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When should you take H2 blockers?

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30-60 minutes prior to a meal

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18
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SE of H2 Blockers

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Thrombocytopenia
Neutropenia
Anemia
Pancytopenia
Renal toxicity: rare
Hepatic toxicity: rare
CNS: rare
Cardiac: rare
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Rare CNS SE of H2 Blockers

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Confusion
Restlessness
Somnolence
Agitation
Headaches
Dizziness
Hallucinations
Focal twitching
Seizures
Unresponsiveness
Apnea: renal &/or hepatic failure
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Rare Cardiac SE of H2 Blockers

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Bradycardia
Hypotension
AV block
Prolongation of QT interval
Sinus & cardiac arrest
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Unique SE of Cimetidine

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Gynecomastia
Impotence
Polymyositis
Interstitial nephritis
Multiple drug interactions (P450)
Cardiac arrhythmias
Hypotension
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22
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Absorption of H2 blockers

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Well absorbed
Peak concentration within 1-3 hours
Reduced if taken with antacids or PPIs

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23
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Type of PPIs

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Omeprazole (Prolisec, Zegrid)
Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Dexlansoprazole (Kapidex)
Rabeprazole (AcipHex)
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24
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Indications for PPIs

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PUD
GERD
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
NSAID-associated ulcers
Eradication of H. pylori infection
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MOA of PPIs

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Irreversibly bind to and inhibits the hydrogen-potassium ATPase pump on the parietal cell membrane
Parietal cells need to be active
Administered before 1st meal of day

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Onset of Action of PPIs

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About 1 hours

Peak concentration in 2 hours

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27
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SE of PPIs

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Diarrhea
Headache
Flatulence (Protonix)

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Lowest Potential for Drug Interactions

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Pantoprazole (Protonix)

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Greatest Potential for Drug Interactions

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Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegrid)

Esomeprozole (Nexium)

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Significant drug interaction occurs between clopidogrel and what PPI?

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Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegrid)

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Black Box Warning for Omeprazole & Clopidogrel

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Clopidogrel efficacy decreased

Can clot easier

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32
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Long term administration of PPIs increases incidence of what infections?

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C. difficile

pneumonia

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33
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Long term administration of PPI’s increases what type of fractures?

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Hip
Wrist
Spine

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Long term administration of PPI’s increases the malabsorption of what key items?

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B12
Magnesium
Iron

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Administration of PPI’s

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30-60 minutes before first meal of day

30-60 minutes prior to last meal of day (2x/day)

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36
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Other Medications to Treat the Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum

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Sulcralfate (Carafate)
Bismuth (Pepto-bismol)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)

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MOA of Sucralfate (Carafate)

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Stimulates angiogenesis and formation of granulation tissue likely due to growth factor binding

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38
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When should sucralfate be administered?

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30-60 minutes prior to meals

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39
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Cautions of Using Sucralfate

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Do not use with aluminum containing antacids or citrate containing compounds

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40
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MOA of Bismuth

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Inhibition of peptic activity but not pepsin secretion
Bind to ulcer craters
Recruits macrophages to ulcer
May increase mucosal prostaglandin production & mucus bicarbonate secretion

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Misoprostol (Cytotec) Indications

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Prevention & treatment of NSAID induced ulcers

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42
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Pregnancy Category of Misprostol

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Category X

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43
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Black Box Warning for Misoprostol

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May cause abortion, birth defects, or premature birth

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44
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Prokinetic Medication

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Metaclopramide (Reglan)

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45
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Indications for Metaclopramide (Reglan)

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Gastroparesis

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46
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MOA of Metaclopramide (Reglan)

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Improves gastric emptying by increasing gastric astral contractions & decrease postprandial funds relaxation

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47
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Metaclopramide SE

A 
Anxiety
Restlessness
Depression
Hyperprolactinemia
QT prolongation
Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
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Dangerous Drug Interactions with Metaclopramide

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Antipsychotics
Droperidol (Inapsine)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Tetrabenazine (Xenzine)
Trimetazidine (Vastarel MR)
SSRI's
TCAs
Atovaquone (Mepron)
Metyrosine (Demser)
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Types of Antiemetics

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Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Dopamine receptor antagonists (Phenothiazines, benzamides)
Sertonin antagonists

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50
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Neurotransmitter receptor sites involved in vomiting reflex

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M1-muscarinic
D2- dopamine
H1- histamine
5-hydroxytryptamine (HT)-3
Neurokinin 1 receptor (NK1)
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51
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What receptor does the anticholinergic agents act on?

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M1- muscarinic receptor

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52
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Main Drug of the Anticholinergic Agents

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Scopolamine

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53
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Anticholinergic Agent SE

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Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Vision disturbance

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54
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What receptor does the antihistamines act on?

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H1 blockers

55
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What is the primary use for anticholinergic agents?

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Motion sickness

56
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What is the primary use for antihistamines?

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Motion sickness

57
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Examples of Antihistamines

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Cylizine (Cyclivert)
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Meclizine (Dramimine-less drowsy)

58
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Antihistamine SE

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Sedation
Dry mouth
Vision disturbances

59
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3 Subclasses of Dopamine Receptor Antagonists

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Phenothiazines
Butyrophenones
Benzamides

60
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Examples of Phenothiazines

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Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Promethazine (Phenergan)

61
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Examples of Butyrophenones

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Antipsychotics

62
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Examples of Benzamides

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Metachlorpramide (Reglan)

Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)

63
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Phenothiazines

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Antagonistic properties at D2, H1 & M1

Oral, rectal, IV

64
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SE of Phenothiazines

A 
Dystonia
Tardive dyskinesia
Hypotension
Sedation
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
Blurred vision
65
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What can acute dystonia be treated with?

A

Diphenhydramine

66
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Precautions with Phenothiazines

A 
Elderly
With other CNS depressants
Poorly controlled seizures
Severe liver dysfunction
Confusion
Delirium
67
Q

What receptors do benzamides interact at?

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Central & peripheral D2

5-HT3

68
Q

MOA of Metachlopramide (Reglan)

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Stimulates cholinergic receptors on gastric smooth muscle cells & enhance acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junction

69
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MOA of Benzamides

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Works centrally in area of the medulla oblongata

70
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Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists

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Mediated medially through central 5-HT3 receptor blockage in vomiting center & chemoreceptor tiger zone blockade of 5-HT3 receptors

71
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Clinical Uses of Serotonin 50HT3 Antagonists

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Postoperative & chemotherapy induce N/V

Most cases of N/V except in vertigo

72
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Common SE of 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

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Headache
Dizziness
Constipation

73
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Examples of 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists

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Ondansetron (Zofran)
Granisetron (Kytril)
Dolasetron (Anzemet)
Palonosetron (Aloxi)

74
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Who is odansetron (Zofran) approved for?

A

Children

Adults

75
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Pregnancy Category of odansetron (Zofran)

76
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Drug Interactions with odansetron (Zofran)

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Serotonin syndrome
QT prolongation
Monitor LFTs

77
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Con of using odansatron (Zofran)

78
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Differential Diagnosis of N/V

A 
Medications/toxicities
Infections (GI, ear)
Gut disorders
CNS causes
Endocrine
Post-operative
Cardiace
Radiation
79
Q

Recommended Antiemetic for Migraine Headache

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Metoclopramide
Serotonin antagonists

80
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Recommended Antiemetic for Vestibular Nausea

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Antihistamines

Anticholinergics

81
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Recommended Antiemetic for Pregnancy-induced Nausea

A

Ginger

Vitamine B6

82
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Recommended Antiemetic for Gastroenteritis

A

Dopamine antagonists

Serotonin Antagonists

83
Q

Prevention of Post-op N/V

A

Serotonin Antagonists
Droperidol (inapsine)
Dexamethasone

84
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Treatment of Post-op N/V

A

Dopamine antagonists
Serotonin antagonists
Dexamethasone

85
Q

Antibiotics for Treatment of Infectious Diarrhea

A 
Ciprofloxacin
Norfloxacin
Levofloxacin
Azithromycin
Erythromycin
86
Q

Symptomatic treatment of diarrhea if no fever or bloody in stool

A

Antimotility agents

87
Q

What is best to use to reduce symptoms & treatment of traveler’s diarrhea?

A

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)

88
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MOA of Bismuth subsalicylate

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Stimulating absorption of fluid & electrolytes across the intestinal wall
Inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandin responsible for intestinal inflammation and hyper motility when hydrolyzed to ASA

89
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SE of Bismuth subsalicylate

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Dark stools

Black tongue

90
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Cautions with Bismuth subsalicylate

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Don’t take with other ASA agents

Potentiate anticoagulants

91
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Contraindications to Bismuth subsalicylate

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ASA allergy

Infants & children

92
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Symptomatic Treatment of Diarrhea

A

Loperamide (Imodium)
Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
Cholestyramine

93
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MOA of Loperamide (Imodium)

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Inhibits peristalsis & prolongs transit time
Reduces fecal volume
Diminishes fluid & electrolyte loss
Demonstrates anti-secretory activity
Increases tone on the anal sphincter
94
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Pregnancy Category of Loperamide (Imodium)

95
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SE of Loperamide (Imodium)

A 
Abdominal pain
Abdominal distention
Constipation
Dry mouth
Nausea
Dizziness, drowsiness
96
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MOA of Dipenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)

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Inhibits peristalsis & slows intestinal motility
Inhibits GI propulsion
Prolongs the movement of fluid & electrolytes through the bowel

97
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Pregnancy Category of Dipenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)

98
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When should you avoid Dipenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)?

A

Enteroinvasive organism

99
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When should you avoid Loperamide (Imodium)?

A

Enteroinvasive organism

100
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SE of Dipenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)

A 
Paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon
Drowsiness, dizziness
Euphoria
Tachycardia
Pruritis, urticaria
Respiratory depression
Anticholinergic effects
101
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Pregnancy Category of Cholestyramine

102
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SE of Cholestyramine

A 
Constipation
Abdominal pain & bloating
Vomiting
Excessive flatulence, diarrhea
Weight loss
Decreased absorption of warfarin, thyroid hormones, digoxin, and thiazide diuretics
103
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Examples of Laxatives

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Bulk forming
Lubricants & surfactants
Saline agents
Hyperosmotic agents
Stimulants
104
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First Line of Laxatives

A

Bulk forming

Surfactant agents

105
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Second Line of Laxatives

A

Saline

Hyperosmotic laxatives

106
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Third Line of Laxatives

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Stimulant laxatives

107
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First Line Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Constipation

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Psyllium (Metamucil): bulk forming agents
Ducosate sodium (Colace): ducosate derivatives
Glycerin: suppository

108
Q

OTC Bulk Forming Laxatives

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Metamucil (psyllium)
Fibercon *Polycarbophil)
Citrucel (methylcellulose)
Benefiber (wheat dextrin)

109
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MOA of Bulk Forming Agents

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Softens & lubricates the stool

110
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When does the action of bulk forming agents occur?

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Onset 12-24 hours but may take 3 days for full effect

111
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SE of Bulk Forming Agents

A

Flatulence
Bloating
Abdominal cramping
Excessive use can cause N/V

112
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Contraindications of Bulk Forming Agents

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Esophageal strictures
GI ulcerations
Strictures along GI tract
Celiac patients: gluten free formulation
Caution in DM
113
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Fibercon Drug Interactions

A

Decrease absorption of tetracycline & quinolone

114
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Examples of Ducosate Derivatives

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Ducosate sodium (Colace)
Ducosate calcium (Surfak)
115
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What is the common name of decorate derivatives?

A

Stool softeners

116
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When should you use surfactant laxatives?

A

Patients who should not strain with BM

Patients on narcotics

117
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SE of Surfactant Laxatives

A

Stomach upset
Mild abdominal cramping
Diarrhea

118
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First Line Therapies

A

Bulk Forming Agents

Decorate derivatives Surfactant laxatives

119
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Second Line Therapies

A

Phillips Milk of Magnesia
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt)
Lactulose
Sorbitol

120
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MOA of Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

A

Draws water into bowel through osmosis

Increases intraluminal pressure & motility

121
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When should you avoid magnesium hydroxide?

A

Renal dysfunction

Elderly

122
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SE Magnesium Hydroxide

A

GI upset

Diarrhea

123
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When should you use Lactulose or sorbitol?

A

Failed bulk forming agents & magnesium hydroxide

124
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SE of Lactulose and Sorbitol

A

GI upset
Diarrhea
Flatulence

125
Q

Third Line Therapies

A 
Stimulant laxatives
Mineral oil
Sodium biphosphates
Magnesium citrate
Castor oil
126
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Examples of Stimulant Laxatives

A

Senna (Senokot)

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

127
Q

MOA of Stimulant Laxatives

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Increase peristalsis through direct effects on the smooth muscle of the intestines
Promote fluid accumulation in the colon and small intestine

128
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Onset of Action of Stimulant Laxatives

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15 min-2 hours

129
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SE of Stimulant Laxatives

A

N/V

Abdominal cramping

130
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Contraindications of Stimulant Laxatives

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Surgical abdomen

Fecal impaction

131
Q

What can be exacerbated by stimulant laxatives?

A

Rectal fissures

Hemorrhoids

132
Q

What Medications can be used for a Bowel Prep?

A

Sodium phosphate
Magnesium citrate (Citroma)
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (Golytely)

133
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SE of Golytely

A 
Sleep disorder
Rigors
malaise
Increased thirst
Abdominal distention
Pain
Anorectal pain
Bloating
Nausea

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