The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease Pt 3

Question 1

What do H2 receptor antagonists do?

Answer 1

Block H2 receptors in the GI tract and reduce production of acid; provide acute and chronic relief

Question 2

H2 receptor antagonists work best if taken on an ____

Answer 2

empty stomach

Question 3

What are the generic names for H2 receptor antagonists?

Answer 3

• Cimetidine
• Famotidine
• Ranitidine

Question 4

What do Protonic pump inhibitors (PPIs) do?

Answer 4

Inhibit the hydrogen-ion pump (the last step in gastric acid production); used to treat severe and chronic GERD and PUD

Question 5

Protonic pump inhibitors (PPIs) must be taken on an empty stomach, preferably ____

Answer 5

first thing in the morning

Question 6

What are the generic names for Protonic pump inhibitors?

Answer 6

• Pantoprazole
• Lansoprazole
• Omeprazole
• Esomeprazole
• Rabeprazole

Question 7

What does Metoclopramide do?

Answer 7

Improve GI motility and tone