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PharmGI
A Review of GI drugs in Pharmacology for Nursing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why might antibiotics be used to treat peptic ulcers? | H. Pylori infection |
| Tx for H. Pylori induced ulcers usually includes one antibiotics given alone. T or F? | False. Usually multiple antibiotics with a PPI or H2 blocker. |
| How many days might a person be on antibiotic tx for H. pylori? | 14 days |
| Why might a pt not be able to comply with antibiotic tx for H. pylori | Expensive!!! |
| Helidac, Pylera, and Prevpac are used in combination to tx which ulcer related disease? | H. Pylori infection |
| What are the 5 categories of antiulcer drugs? | Antibiotics, antisecretory agents, mucosal protectant, prostaglandin agent, and antacids. |
| This class of drugs works on H2 receptors on parietal cells to suppress acid secretion. | Antisecretory Agents |