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Module 10 chp 20-21

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absorption the taking in of nutrients of food and liquids
emesis vomitting
excretion elimination of waste products through stools and urine
ingestion an act of taking in food or liquid
peristalsis the contraction and relaxation of the tubular muscles of the esophagus, stomach, intestines that move substances from the mouth to the anus.
H2 Antagonist agent Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac
Pepcid famotadine
Tagamet cimetidine
Zantac ranitidine
PPI Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec
Nexium esomeprazole
Prevacid lansoprazole
Prilosec omeprazole
Anticonstipation Agents Colace, Dulcalax, Glycerin, Metamucil
Colace docusate sodium
Dulcolax bisacodyl
Glycerin glycerin
Antidiarrheals Imodium, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol
Imodium loperamide
Lomotil diphenoxylate/atropine
the 3 main functions of the gastrointestional system...... digestion, absorption, metabolism
What effects the GI system heartburn, upset stomach, gastroesophagael reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, constipation, and occuational diarrhea.
the abbrevation term S/S stands for? swish and swallow or can mean swish and spit
what is a S/S common used drug? Nystatin Oral Susp
Many OTC medications contain... Simethicone along with antacids used for gas(flatulence)
what drugs should not be taken if antibiotics(tetracycline, ciprofloxacin) are being administered? antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
magnesium and aluminum do what? decrease the absorption of the antibiotic
H1 upper respiratory system(lungs)
H2 GI system(stomach)
H2 Tagamet, Zantac, Pepcid
Protonix pantaprazole
PPI drug action to block gastric acid secretions in the stomach.
what are 2 of the most symptoms affecting the intestinal tract diarrhea, constipation
Pepto-Bismol bismuth subsalicylate
bulk-forming agents work by... absorpting water from the body to increase the moisture and overall bulk of the stools, allowing for easier elimantion.
Bulk-Forming Agent Metamucil
Surfactant Colace, Dulcolax, Senokot, Glycerin
Antiemetics medications Reglan, Tigan
what is the Generic for Reglan? metoclopramide
what is the Generic for Tigan? trimethobenzamide
what is the Generic for Zofran? ondansetron
Serotonin Receptor Antagonist medications Zofran
what is the Generic for Drammine? dimenhydrinate
anticholinergics medication dramamine
Antiflatulent agents Gas-X;Mylicon
what is the generic Gas-X;Mylicon? simethicone
Acidosis Increase of acid content of the blood, resulting from the accumulation of acid or loss of bicorbonate
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Accumulation of the blood in the circulatory system, caused by the inability of the heart to pump effeciently
Diuretic Agent that increases urine output and diuresis
Electrolyte Positive charged elements called cations
All food and drink that is consumed is metabolized by the... Liver and ultimately carried to the kidneys
Cystitis inflammation of the bladder
Edema Increase in fluid in cells, tissues and or cavaties
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Infection of the urinary tract caused by microorganisms
Millions of persons suffer from edema caused by CHF or Hypertension
nonsocomial infection An infection aquired during hospitalization
Dialysis Only option when a trans-plant is not an opition for patients with end stage renal disease or loss of kidney functions
Thiazide or Thiazide-Like Diuretics Lozol, Esidrix, Diuril
Lozol indapamine
Esidrix hydrochlorothiazide
Diuril chlorothiazide
Loop Diuretics Bumex, Demadex, Lasix
Bumex bumetanide
Demadex torsemide
Lasix furosemide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Diamox
Diamox acetazolamide
Ganstisin Sulfisoxazole(tx UTI)
Cipro Ciprofloxacin (tx UTI)
Floxin Olfloxacin (tx UTI)
Penetrex Enoxacin (tx UTI)
Macrodantin Nitrofurantoin (tx UTI)
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