Toxic Substances and GI meds Flashcards

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MOA of proton pump inhibitors + med names

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lansoprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole
MOA = IRREVERSIBLE inhibition of parietal cell proton pump, which reduces acid secretion (promotes peptic ulcer healing and prevents reoccurance)

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5 indications for PPIs

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1) . #1 PUD (very important)
2) . GERD
3) . Zollinger-ellison syndrome
4) . H. pylori tx/Gastritis
5) . OTC for acid indigestion/heartburn

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3
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4 side effects of PPIs

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diarrhea, headache, b12 deficiency (stopping of parietal cell fxn eventually causes B12 malabsorption probs), hypomagnesemia

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4
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when are PPIs normally taken?

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30 mins before meal in AM

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5
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MOA of H2 blockers and medications

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cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine

MOA = binds to H2 receptor on parietal cells and inhibits gastric acid secretion

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4 indications for H2 blockers

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PUD, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison, OTC acid indigestion/heartburn

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7
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2 ADRs for cimetidine and 2 for Famotidine

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C = gynecomastia, impotence
F  = blood dyscrasias, QT prolongation
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8
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when should pts take H2 blockers? which H2 blocker is most potent?

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usually at night

famotidine

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MOA for antacids and medications

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aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate (tums), magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
MOA: neutralizes gastric acid (which raises pH)

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10
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3 indications for antacids

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1) . sxs relief of heartburn
2) . acid indigestion
3) . GERD

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11
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side effects of antacics

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Mg: diarrhea

Ca/Al: constipation

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12
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MOA of sulcralfate

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forms adhesive coating on ulcer surface that promotes healing

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13
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2 indications for sulcralfate

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1) . treats active ulcers (esp duodenal)

2) prevents recurrent ulcers (used as prophylaxis)

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14
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3 side effects for sucralfate

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metallic taste, constipation, nausea

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15
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what medications should you not take with sucralfate?

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any meds that increase stomach pH (take away stomach acid) like PPIs, H2 blockers
*needs acidic pH for activation

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MOA of misoprostol

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MOA = prostaglandin analogue that inhibits gastrin secretion and INCREASES bicarb/mucus secretion

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17
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GI indication for misoprostol

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preventing NSAID-induced ulcers (can’t heal existing ulcers)

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18
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3 side effects for misoprostol

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abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vaginal bleeding

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19
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MOA for bismuth subsalicylate compounds and 2 drugs

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MOA = antibacterial and binds to ulcer to protect mucosa from acid
Pepto bismol and kaopectate

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20
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three indications for bismuth subsalicylate agents

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GERD, diarrhea, H. pylori

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21
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3 side effects of bismuth products

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BLACK stool, constipation, salicylate and neuro toxicity in high doses

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22
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what are four classes of medications that can be used for nausea/vomiting

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dopamine blockers, serotonin antagonists, antihistamines, anticholinergics

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23
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MOA of dopamine blockers and 3 medications

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Metoclopramide, prochlorperazine, promethazine

MOA = blocks CNS dopamine receptors in vomiting center (metoclopramide also increase GI motility)

24
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2 GI indications for dopamine blockers (and one specific for metoclopramide)

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N/V, motion sickness, metoclopramide = GERD, gastroparesis

25
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4 side effects for dopamine blockers

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QT prolongation, constipation (anticholinergic), sedation (antihistamine), Parkinsonian effects (rigidity, bradykinesia, tremor, akathisia)

26
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how to treat acute dystonic reaction?

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diphenhydramine IV (side effect of dopamine blocker)

27
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MOA of serotonin antagonists and 3 meds

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Dolasetron, granisetron, ondansetron

MOA = blocks serotonin receptors in medulla to suppress vomiting center

28
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3 GI indications for serotonin antagonists

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1) . #1 for chemotherapy induced vomiting
2) . nausea
3) . vomiting

29
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3 side effects for serotonin antagonists

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1) . Neuro: HA, fatigue, sedation
2) . GI: constipation, bloating, diarrhea
3) . Cardiac: prolonged QT, arrhythmias

30
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MOA and 2 medications for antihistamines used for GI

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Diphenhydramine, Meclizine

MOA = acts at CNS centers for nausea, vomiting

31
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main side effect for antihistamines used for GI? uses for antihistmaines

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ANTICHOLINERGIC (dry mouth, blurry vision, sedation, urinary retention etc)
-N/V, motion sickness, vertigo

32
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GI antimuscarinic drug and MOA

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Scopolamine

MOA = central muscarinic receptor blocker

33
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3 indications for scopolamine and side effects

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Indications = motion sickness, vomiting, anti-GI motility (anti-diarrheal)
Side effects = anticholinergic (anti-sludgeM)

34
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2 drug classes to use to treat diarrhea

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1) . Bismuth subsalicylate compounds

2) . opioid agonists

35
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MOA of opioid agonists used to tx diarrhea and 2 meds

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atropine and loperamide

MOA = binds to gut wall opioid receptors to disrupt peristalsis/GI motility and intestinal transit time

36
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2 indications for opioid agonists in diarrhea

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1) . noninvasive acute diarrhea

2) . chronic diarrhea associated with bowel disease

37
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treatment for TCA toxicity

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sodium bicarbonate (used for cardiotoxicity of TCA)

38
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treatment of cocaine toxicity

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ammonium chloride

39
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treatment of severe respiratory depression of Opioids

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Naloxone, naltrexone (maintain over 12 breaths per minute)

40
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treatment of severe benzo toxicity

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flumazenil

41
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treatment of BB toxicity

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glucagon

42
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treatment to theophylline toxicity

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BB

43
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treatment of digitalis toxicty

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digibind

44
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treatment for warfarin toxicity

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vitamin K and fresh frozen plasma (esp if INR > 10)

45
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treatment for heparin toxicity

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protamine sulfate

46
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treatment for antifreeze toxicity

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iv ethanol infusion

47
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what is the main complication of tylenol toxicity? how to manage it?

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hepatic necrosis

Tx = n-acetyl-cysteine and activated charcoal

48
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what happens physiologically in a salicylate toxicity?

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respiratory alkalosis (respiratory stimulation) leads to high anion gap metabolic acidosis 
*can also get CNS signs of seizures, coma
49
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how to treat salicylate toxicity?

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1) . ABCs/resuscitation/IV fluids
2) . GI decontamination with activated charcoal
3) . Sodium bicarbonate

50
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Base toxicity: substances and how it damages the body

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i. e. Oven cleaner, drain cleaner,
* LIQUEFACTIVE NECROSIS = sloughs off tissue which leads to esophageal or gastric perforation (more esophagus), respiratory distress, irritated mucous membranes

51
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how to treat base toxicity?

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supportive care and ABCs
*DON’T try to neutralize
(worse than acids)

52
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acid toxicity: substances and how it damages the body

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toilet cleaner and battery acid

*causes coagulative necrosis mostly in the stomach, which turns into an eschar

53
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anticholinergic toxicity: what three classes of drugs and how does it affect the body?

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i.e. antihistamines, atropine, TCAs

Sympathetic stimulation: hyperthermia, tachy, HTN, hot flushed skin, dry mucous membranes, mydriasis

54
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treatment of anticholinergic toxicity

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activated charcoal, physostigmine

55
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cholinergic toxicity: substances and how it damages he body

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i. e. organophosphates, insecticides, pesticides

* SLUDGE-M side effects, children usually present with nicotinic sxs (tachy, weakness, HTN, mydriasis, fasciculations)

56
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treatment for cholinergic toxicity

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atropine + pralidoxime (reactivates cholinesterase enzyme)

*remove contaminated clothes

57
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what are some side effects of salicylate toxicity?

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tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain

*often start with respiratory alkalosis and hyperventilation