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TTC Ch. 10 Review

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Ulcerative colitis is characterized by the inflammation of what? large bowel
What class is cromylon sodium? mast cell stabilizer
Inhibits release of allergic and inflammatory mediator in the GI tract and is indicated for abdominal pain cromolyn sodium
Dopamine receptors in the chemo trigger zone are blocked by what drug? metoclopramide- Reglan
Constipation is a common problem/side effect of what? low fiber diets
Ondesantron (Zofran) is used for what type of emesis? chemotherapy induced emesis
Headace is a major side effect of this drug? ondesantron- Zofran
What drug is used to treat intestinal parasites? praziquantel- Biltricide
These type of meds are used to treat chronic diarrhea antimotility drugs
Class of orlistat- Xenical and what does it treat? lipase inhibitor, obesity
The highest rate of Hepatitis A occurs in what age population? children
Alcohol is a common cause of what stomach disorder? GERD, gastritis
This drug is used to treat gallstones ursodiol- Actigall
Anopheles mosquito transmits what disease? malaria
Hydrocortisone is used to treat hemorrhoids
This roundworm is found in rats trichinella
A functional disorder with the lower GI tract does not have the appropriate tone or spasticity to regular bowel activity IBS- irritable bowel syndrome
Monoclonial antibody that binds to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha and neutralizes its acitivity by preventing it from binding to the cell membrane and in the blood infliximab- Remicade
Control class for diphenoxylate atroprine- Lomotil C-V
A disorder of the upper GI tract is caused by peptic disease
This type of drug reduces nausea and vomiting antiemitics
This disorder can lead to dehydration diarrhea
This protozoan parasite is commonly found in the human intestine gardia
What type of drug is misoprostol- Cytotec? prostoglandin E analog
Occurs when the sphincter of a stomach becomes incompetent heartburn- GERD
Asprin is said to be the most common cause of what disorder? drug induced ulcers
What type of drug is sucralifate- Carafate coating agent
Pancrelipase- Creon 10 is used for what disease CF- Cystic Fibrosis
This drug has a side effect with deals with changing the color of urine and staining contact lenses sulfasalazine- Azulifidine
Antacids are used to treat GERD in what phase? Phase 1
This is the most common type of roundworm and is identified by itching of the anus pinworm- Enterobiasis
This drug adheres to proteins at the ulcer site, forming a protective coat or shield over the ulcer that resists degradation by gastric acid, pepsin and bile salts sucralfate- Carafate
Stool softeners that draw water into the colon and thereby stimulate evacuation osmotic laxitives
This disorder is caused by an outpocketing from the bowel wall that becomes inflamed diverticular disease
What class is sulfasalazine? anti-inflammatory
Isosporiasis and Cyclosporaisis are what type of infections protozoan infections
This Hepatitis drug increases the half-life, allowing once weekly dosing peginterferon alpha 2a- Pegasys
The time it takes for material to pass from one end of the GI tract to the other GI transit time
This leads to small hard stools longer GI transit time
Single-cell organisms inhabiting water and soil protozoa
What class is bisacodyl- Dulcolax stimulant
Pepto Bismol, metronidazole and tetracycline all can be used to treat what? H. Pylori induced ulcers
Patients in ICU are often given these type of type of drugs for preventing stress ulcers H 2 Blockers
Patients on these medications should be taking a stimulant laxitive narcotics
Sodium phosphate is an agent used in colonoscopy
In this parasite, larva mature in the intestines growing up to 6 to 20 inches in length ascarides
Drug of choice for CF, and is indicated in replacement therapy in symptomatic treatment of malabsorption syndrome caused by pancreatic insufficiency pancrelipase
This drug is classified as an antidiarrheal as well as a laxative psyllium- Fiberall, Metamucil
Indicated in treatment for diarrhea in patients aged 1-11 years nitazoxanide- Alinia
BMI (body mass index) is figured by? dividing the patients weight in kgs by the patients height in meters squared (kg/m2)
A child with 2 obese parents has what percent of him or herself becoming obese 80%
To avoid contamination of this, travelers should limit their consumption to well-cooked foods, peeled fruits and veggies travelers diarrhea
The benficial fiber intake should be 40g/day
Tindazole is effecitve against what protozoan infections? trichomoniasis, gardiasis, and amebiasis
H 2 Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors reduce what stomach acid production
Stimulants are the most commonly agents for what? weight loss
Proton Pump Inhibitors esomeprazole- Nexium, pantoprazole- Protonix
Anti-inflammatory drug sulfasalazine
Antidiarrheals difenoxin-atropine- C-IV, diphenoxylate-atropine- C-V, paregoric- C-III
Bowel Evacuant sodium phosphate- Fleet Phosphate-Soda, Visicol
Agents Used to Treat Obesity Ionamin, Meridia; Lipase Inhibitor: orlistat- Xenical
Drugs Used to Prevent Malaria Vibramycin, Plaquenil
Drugs Used to Treat Protozoan Infections Albenza, smz/tmp- Septra, Tindamax
Drug Used to Treat and Prevent Hepatitis interferon alfa-2a
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