The GI System Flashcards
digestion
breakdown of complex carbs, fats and proteins into molecules that can be readily absorbed into body fluids
absorption
vitamins, electrolytes, water and nutrients are actively transported from chyme across the wall of the digestive tract and into the rich blood supply
bowel movements
elimination of solid waste
Antisecretory
reduce the secretion of stomach acid
List two types of antisecretory drugs:
i. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
ii. Histamine-2 (H2) Blockers
Nexium
esomeprazole
Pantoloc
pantoprazole
Prevacid
lansoprazole
Tagamet
cimetidine
Zantac
ranitidine
Antiemetic
treat nausea and vomiting
Gravol
dimenhydrinate
Zofran
ondasetron
Antacid
neutralize stomach acid
Tums
calcium carbonate