Section 7: Drugs That Affect The GI System

Question 1

What type of drug is used to buffer or neutralize hydrochloride acid in the stomach?

Answer 1

Antacids (Pg. 321)

Question 2

What type of drug prevents the formation of gas in the GI tract? Gas retention is a common condition with diverticulitis, ulcer disease, and spastic irritable colon.

Answer 2

Antiflatulents (Pg. 321)

Question 3

Name as many GI System Emergency Drugs:

Answer 3

Activated Charcoal
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Promethazine (Phenergan)

(Pg. 321 Box 13-28)

Question 4

What type of drug is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

Answer 4

Antiemetics (Pg. 321)