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mod 10 test 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| absorption | taking in nutrition from food and liquids |
| emesis | vomiting |
| excretion | elimination of waste through urine and stool |
| ingestion | taking in food and liquid |
| peristalsis | actions of the tubular muscles of the esophagus, stomach and intestines that move food substances from mouth to anus |
| what are the 3 main functions of the gastrointestinal system | digestion, absorption and metabolism |
| what are conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system? | heartburn, upset stomach, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, constipation and occasional diarrehea |
| what OTC medications are used with antacids and why? | simethicone (antiflatulance agent) due to the common occurrence of gas |
| what drugs should not be taken with antacids that have magnesium or aluminum and why? | tetracycline and ciprofloxacin because they decrease the absorption of the antibiotic |
| S/S | swish and swallow or swish and spit (common orders for nystatin oral suspension used for ulcers in the mouth or throat |
| what do H2 antagonist do? | binds to H2 receptor sites, lowering acid secretion |
| what do all PPIs do? | block gastric acid secretions in the stomach |
| what are 2 common symptoms which affect the intestinal tract? | diarrhea and constipation |
| how do bulk forming agents work? | absorb water from the body to increase the moisture and overall bulk of the stools, allowing for easier elimination |
| acidification | conversion to acidic enviroment |
| congestive heart failure | increased blood in the circulatory system due to inability of heart to pump efficiently |
| diuretic | increase urine output |
| edema | body tissues retain an excessive amount of tissue fluid |
| electrolyte | charged elements call cations and anions |
| food and drinks are sent to the liver to metabolize.... | then sent to the kidneys where filtration is carried out and important nutrients and chemicals are allowed to reenter the body system for cell use |
| urinary tract infection | infection of the urinary tract caused by microorganisms |
| millions of people suffer from edema caused by | congestive heart failure or hypertension |
| nosocomial infection | most common condition that affects urinary system is UTI |
| dialysis is the only alternative when | a person has lost kidney function or has end stage renal disease or a transplant is no longer an option |
| Tagamet | cimetidine |
| Zantac | ranitidine |
| Pepcid | famotidine |
| Prilosec | omeprazole |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole |
| Protonix | pantoprazole |
| Nexium | esomeprazole |
| Lomotil | diphenoxylate w/atropine |
| Imodium, Imodium AD | loperamide |
| Pepto-Bismol | bismuth subsalicylate |
| Metamucil | psyllium |
| Colace | docusate |
| Dulcolax | bisacodyl |
| Senokot | senna |
| Glycerin | glycerin |
| Reglan | metoclopramide |
| Tigan | trimethobenzamide |
| Zofran | ondansetron |
| Dramamine | dimenhydrinate |
| Gas-X | simethicone |
| Esidrix | hydrochlorothiazide |
| Diuril | chlorothiazide |
| Bumex | bumetanide |
| Demadex | torsemide |
| Lasix | furosemide |
| Diamox | acteazolamide |
| Gantanol | sulfamethoxazole |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin |
| Floxin | ofloxacin |
| Penetrex | enoxacin |
| Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin |
Created by:
michelle.mischief
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