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TCC Week 8 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| antacid | drug (class) that neutralizes hydrochloric acid (HCl) secreted by the stomach |
| systemic | occuring in the general circulation, resulting in distribution to most organs |
| ulcer | open sore in the mucous membranes or mucosal linings of the body |
| acid rebound | effect in which a great volume of acid is secreted by the stomach in response to the reduced acid environment caused by antacid neutralization |
| within 1 hour | products recommended for complete bowel evacuation prior to a diagnostic procedure will exert their effect... |
| B, C | water soluble vitamins |
| A, D, E, K | lipid soluble vitamins |
| causes uterine contractions | misoprostol is contraindicated for use in pregnant women, why? |