Unit 4 Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Omeprazole

Answer 1

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Brand Name: Prilosec
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 2

Pantoprazole

Answer 2

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Brand Name: Protonix
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 3

Esomeprazole

Answer 3

Drug Class: Proton Pump inhibitor (PPI)
Brand Name: Nexium, Nexium 24h
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 4

Lansoprazole

Answer 4

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Brand Name: Prevacid, Prevacid 24HR
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 5

Rabeprazole

Answer 5

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Brand Name: AcipHex
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 6

Dexlansoprazole

Answer 6

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Brand Name: Dexilant
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 7

Calcium carbonate

Answer 7

Drug Class: Antacid
Brand Name: Tums E-X, etc
Indications - Heartburn

Question 8

Calcium carbonate & Magnesium hydroxide

Answer 8

Drug Class: Antacid
Brand Name: Rolaids, Mylanta Ultra
Indications: Heartburn

Question 9

Ranitidine

Answer 9

Drug Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Zantac, Zantac 150 (off market)
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 9

Famotidine

Answer 9

Drug Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Pepcid, Pepcid AC
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 10

Cimetidine

Answer 10

Drug Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Tagamet
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 11

Nizatidine

Answer 11

Drug Class: H2-Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Axid
Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Heartburn

Question 12

Naloxegol

Answer 12

Drug Class: Mu-Opioid Receptor Antagonist
Brand Name: Movantik
Indications: Opiate-induced constipation

Question 13

Simethicone

Answer 13

Drug Class: Antiflatulent
Brand Name: Gas-X
Indications: Flatulence

Question 14

Lactulose

Answer 14

Drug Class: Hyperosmotic Laxative
Brand Name: Kristalose
Indications: Constipation

Question 15

Polyethylene glycol

Answer 15

Drug Class: Hyperosmotic Laxative
Brand Name: MiraLax
Indications: Constipation

Question 16

Bisacodyl

Answer 16

Drug Class: Stimulant Laxative
Brand Name: Dulcolax
Indications: Bowel Prep, Constipation

Question 17

Senna

Answer 17

Drug Class: Stimulant Laxative
Brand Name: Senokot
Indications: Constipation

Question 18

Lubiprostone

Answer 18

Drug Class: Chloride-Channel Activator
Brand Name: Amitiza
Indications: Constipation

Question 19

Linaclotide

Answer 19

Drug Class: Guanylate
Brand Name: Linzess
Indications: Chronic Constipation

Question 20

Diphenoxylate / atropine

Answer 20

Drug Class: Antidiarrheal
Brand Name: Lomotil
Indication: Diarrhea
Schedule V

Question 21

Loperamide

Answer 21

Drug Class: Antidiarrheal
Brand Name: Imodium A-D, Imodium Advanced
Indication: Diarrhea

Question 22

Bismuth subsalicylate

Answer 22

Drug Class: Antidiarrheal
Brand Name: Pepto-Bismol
Indication: Diarrhea

Question 23

Psyllium

Answer 23

Drug Class: Bulk-Forming Laxative
Brand Name: Metamucil
Indication: Constipation

Question 24

Docusate calcium
Docusate Sodium

Answer 24

Drug Class: Emollient Laxative (Stool Softener)
Brand Name: Colace
Indication: Constipation