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NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature > The GI System > Flashcards

The GI System Flashcards

1
Q

digestion

A

breakdown of complex carbs, fats and proteins into molecules that can be readily absorbed into body fluids

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2
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absorption

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vitamins, electrolytes, water and nutrients are actively transported from chyme across the wall of the digestive tract and into the rich blood supply

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3
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bowel movements

A

elimination of solid waste

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4
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Antisecretory

A

reduce the secretion of stomach acid

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5
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List two types of antisecretory drugs:

A

i. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

ii. Histamine-2 (H2) Blockers

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6
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Nexium

A

esomeprazole

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7
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Pantoloc

A

pantoprazole

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8
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Prevacid

A

lansoprazole

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9
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Tagamet

A

cimetidine

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10
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Zantac

A

ranitidine

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11
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Antiemetic

A

treat nausea and vomiting

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12
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Gravol

A

dimenhydrinate

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13
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Zofran

A

ondasetron

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14
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Antacid

A

neutralize stomach acid

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15
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Tums

A

calcium carbonate

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16
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Gelusil, Maalox

A

magnesium hydroxide & aluminum hydroxide

17
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Antidiarrheal

A

treat diarrhea

18
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Imodium

A

loperamide

19
Q

Bacid

A

lactobacillus

20
Q

Cathartics & Laxatives

A

promote evacuation of bowels

21
Q

Dulcolax

22
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Colace

23
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Senokot

A

sennosides

24
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Antisecretory Agents

*think of the specific TYPE of acid

A

reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

25
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Proton Pump Inhibitors

A

reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the stomach wall

26
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H2 Receptor Antagonists

A

compete with histamines at H2 receptor sites in the stomach

27
Q

List the two forms of diarrhea:

A

i. acute diarrhea

ii. chronic diarrhea

28
Q

List of essential electrolytes:

A

i. potassium
ii. sodium
iii. calcium
iv. phosphorus
v. magnesium
vi. chloride

29
Q

Slow K
K-Dur
KCl elixir

A

potassium chloride (KCl)

NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature (6 decks)

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