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GI medication Flashcards

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Antacids Mechanism of Action

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Neutralizes stomach acid and raises pH level

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Antacids Tx

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  1. Promotes healing of ulcers
  2. Reduces ulcers
  3. Tx hyperacidity
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Antacids Adverse Effects

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  1. Decreases effectiveness of anti-infectives & H2 blockers

2. Increases effectiveness of diazepam & enteric coated drugs

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Antacids Implication

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  1. Contains Ca++, aluminum, Mg & Na+
  2. Do Nnot take w/I 2 hrs of other meds
  3. Watch for electrolyte changes
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Name 3 H2 Blockers

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  1. cimetidine
  2. famotidine
  3. ranitidine
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H2 Blocker Mechanism of Action

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Blocks histamine of parietal cells

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H2 Blocker Tx

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  1. Ulcer
  2. Gastresophageal reflux
  3. Short term fix of hyperacidity
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H2 Adverse Effects

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  1. Diahrreah
  2. Dizziness
  3. Mental confussion
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Name 2 Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

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  1. Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

2,. Pantoprazole (Protonix)

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PPI Mechanism of Action

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Inhibits proton pumps, not allowing secretion of HCl

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PPI Tx

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  1. Ulcer
  2. GERD
  3. Hypersecretory
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PPI Adverse Effects

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  1. Abd upset
  2. Headache
  3. Dizziness
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PPI Contraindication

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  1. H2 Blockers
  2. Warfarin
  3. Antibiotic
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PPI Implications

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  1. Do not crush or chew
  2. Long term use can lead to vitamin B12 deficiency-Anemia
  3. Take on empty stomach 30 min before meal
  4. Teach ways to reduce gastric acidity
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Name 1 Mucosal Protectant

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  1. Sucralfate (Carafate)
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Mucosal Protectant Mechanism of Action

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Reacts c HCl & proteins to form a paste @ the ulcer site

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MP Tx

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  1. duodenal ulcer

2. Gastric ulcer

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MP Adverse Effects

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MP Implication

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  1. -90% of aluminum is not absorbed so watch pt c renal disease
  2. Administer on empty stomach 1 hr BEFORE or 2 hrs AFTER food or other meds
  3. Fluching NG Tube before & after giving
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