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Duke PA GI Pharmacology

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peptic ulcer disease is a group of ulcerative disorders of the upper GI tract that require __ for their formation   acid and pepsin  
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stimulants of acid secretion   acetylcholine, histamine, gastrin  
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pretective forces in GI   mucus secretion, bicarbonate secretion, mucosal blood flow, cell restitution, prostaglandin  
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Helicobacter pylori produces __ which forms an acid-neutralizing cloud that protects H. pylori but damages tissue   urease  
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more than 95% of patients with DU and 80% with GU are infected with __   H. pylori  
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NSAID mechanism of injury to stomach   direct action on the mucosa, inhibition of prostaglandins  
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clinical presentation of GU   food worsens pain  
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clinical presentation of DU   pain relieved by food/antacids  
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the more common ulcer   DU  
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most __ are biopsied to r/o cancer   GU  
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by neutralizing acid __ is inhibitied   pepsinogen to pepsin  
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when used at proper doses, they are equally efficacious as histamine2 antagonists   antacids  
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onset of antacids is usually __ after administration   5-15 min  
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duration of antacids is usually __   1-2 hours  
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non-systemic antacids   aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate  
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systemic antacids   sodium bicarbonate (Alka-seltzer)  
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major side effect of Aluminum hydroxide (amphojel)   constipation  
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major side effect of Magnesium Hydroxide (milk of magnesia)   diarrhea  
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most common side effect of calcium carbonate   constipation  
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can deliver large amounts of sodium to systemic circulation, can alter systemic pH, use only for short term   Sodium Bicarbonate (Alka-Seltzer)  
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H2 Receptor Antagonists competitively bind to H2 receptors on the __ and decrease histamine stimulation of gastric acid   parietal cells  
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properly taken H2A will heal __% of DU at 8 weeks and __% of GU at 12 weeks   90, 80  
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__ can cause alcohol to remain in your system for longer   Zantac  
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block gastric acid secretion by inhibiting gastric H/K ATPase in gastric parietal cells   PPI  
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produces profound, long lasting anti secretory effects   PPI  
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indicated for treatment and maintenance of DU only. Many drug-drug interactions. Do not use for GU. Forms cytoprotective complex that covers ulcer site. No systemic absorption. Is a huge pill. Is used in the ICU for ventilated patients.   Sucralfate (carafate)  
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a synthetic prostaglandin that increases mucus production and mucosal bicarb. Indicated for NSAID induced gastric ulcers.   Misoprostol (cytotec)  
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AE's of misoprostol (Cytotec)   Diarrhea, ab pain, flatulence, abortifacient  
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retrograde movement of gastric contents from the stomach into the esophagus   GERD  
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drugs that decrease gastric acid   antacids, H2A, PPI  
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drugs that increase LES pressure   bethanechol, metoclopramide, cisapride  
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drugs that increase gastric emptying   metoclopramid, cisapride  
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drugs that increase esophageal clearance   cisapride, bethanechol  
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__ in GERD is less efficacious than in PUD   H2A  
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esophagela healing __ for PPI as compared with H2A   double  
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3 main causes of N/V   visceral stimuli, chemoreceptor trigger zone, vestibular inpu  
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drug induced N/V   chemotherapy (cisplatin), opiates, antibiotics, cardiac glycosides, SSRI's  
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best used for indegestion instead of N/V   H2A, antacids  
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most practical for long-term treatment for N/V   phenothiazines  
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serotonin antagonists are best for   PONV and CINV  
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serotonin antagonists are not effective for __   motion sickness  
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examples of serotonin antagonists   Zofran, Kytril  
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very expensive antiemetic   serotonin antagonists  
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prokinetic agents are best used for   gastric stasis or CINV  
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example of a prokinetic agent   reglan  
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cannabinoids are best used for   CINV  
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CINV   chemo induced nausea and vomiting  
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PONV   post-operative nausea and vomiting  
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glucocorticoids are best used for   CINV and PONV  
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examples of glucocorticoids used for N/V   decadron, prednisone  
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benzodiazepines are best used for   anticipatory N/V  
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examples of bezno's used for N/V   valium and ativan  
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butyrophenones are best used for   PONV and CINV  
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example of butyrophenone used for N/V   haldol  
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FDA approved for use in combination with conventional agents for highly emetogenic chemotherapy (cisplatin-based chemo)   Neurokinin-1 antagonists  
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drugs that induce diarrhea   antacids containing magnesium, antibiotics, antineoplastics, colchicine, laxatives, metoclopramide, prostaglandins  
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dietary management for adults   withhold feeding (not for children)  
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pharmacologic treatment options for diarrhea   antimotility agents, adsorbents, antisecretory agents, miscellaneous  
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bacterial diarrhea (C. dif), Colitis, children <2, are contraindications for use of __   antimotility agents  
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do not use antimotility agents more than __ in acute diarrhea   48 hours  
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more potent at slowing GI motility than other antimotility agents, newly a generic   loperamide  
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used for symptomatic relief, not very effective for sever acute diarrhea, not systemically absorbed (Kaopectate, FiberCon)   adsorbent agents  
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examples of antisecretory agent   Bismuth subsalicylate, octreotide  
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common pathogens for traveler's diarrhea   E. coli, shigella, Campylobacter, Salmonella, viruses  
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__ is not recommended for prevention of traveler's diarrhea   prphylactic antibiotics  
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nonpharmacological management of constipation   encourage 10g crude fiber in daily diet, 1 month trial  
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pharmacologic treatment options for constipation   bulk forming laxatives, saline/hyperosmotic laxatives, emollient laxatives, lubricants, stimulants  
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bulk forming laxatives (metamucil) are best used for   prevention of constipation  
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best used for acute evacuation of the bowel, pulls water into small and large intestines   saline laxatives (Magnesium Citrate, (MOM)  
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facilitate mixing of aqueous and fatty materials within intestinal tract, best for patients who must avoid straining or to prevent constipation   emollient laxatives (docusate(Colace))  
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not recommended for routine use, in the elderly, or children <6 years old. Coats stool for easier passage, inhibits colonic absorption of water, increase stool weight and decrease stool transit time. Take on empty stomach, not before bed   lubricants (mineral oil)  
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not recommended for daily use or in the elderly for constipation   stimulants  
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anthraquinone stimulants   cascara sagrada, sennosides (Senakot), casanthrol (Peri-Colace)  
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diphenylemethane stimulants   bisacodyl (dulcolax), phenolphthalein (removed from the marked due to carcinogenic capabilities)  
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