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17 Cards in this Set
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What is an ulcer?
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An erosion of the mucosa layer of the GI tract.
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What is Crohn's disease?
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An ucleration in the distal small intestine.
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What is ulcerative colitis?
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Erosions in the large intestine.
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What are some causes of PUD?
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Heliobacter pylori
NSAIDs Secretion of excess gastric acid Hyposecretion of adequate mucous protection |
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What is GERD?
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A reflux of acid contents of the stomach up the esophagus.
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What are some contributing factors of GERD?
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Obesity
Fatty and/or acidic foods Tobacco and alcohol use |
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What are H2 receptors responsible for?
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Increasing acid secretion in the stomach.
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Which drug needs to be taken more frequently Zantac or Tagamet?
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Tagamet.
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Which drug crosses the blood brain barrier Zantac or Tagamet?
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Tagamet does, thus causing confusion.
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If having to give an H2 antagonist IV, which drug is the safest?
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Ramitidine or famotidine.
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What is a side effect of long term H2 antagonist use?
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B12 deficiency.
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What are some examples of antacids?
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Amphojel
Tums Milk of Magnesia Alka-selzter |
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Which are more effective at reducing acid secretion, H2 antagonists or proton pump inhibitors?
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Proton pump inhibitors.
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Why are proton pumps more effective than H2 inhibitors?
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Proton pumps last longer.
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What are 3 common proton pump inhibitors?
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Nexium
Protonix Prilosec |
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Which proton pump inhibitor is given with antibiotics to eradicate h.pylori?
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Prilosec.
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Can you crush a proton pump inhibitor?
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No, you cannot crush a proton pump inhibitor.
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