GERD PUD Flashcards
which cells secrete HCl in the stomach
parietal
diagnosis of GERD involves experience of symptoms how often
2 times per week
what drugs can worsen GERD symptoms
ASA, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, dabigatran, estrogen products, fish oil products, iron supplements, NRT, steroids, tetracyclines
when should you refer GERD patient to a doctor
2 weeks OTC/lifestyle mods, alarm symptoms (odynophagia, dysphagia, N/V, hematemesis, bloody stoold, unintentional weight loss)
frequent or severe GERD should be treated with
8 weeks of PPI
infrequent heartburn should be treated with
antacids or H2RAs
couseling point for alka seltzer
aspirin component will inc risk of bleeding if used too frequently
calcium SE
constipation
aluminum SE
constipation
magnesium SE
loose stools
alka seltzer contains >500 mg Na which can
worsen edema in pt with heart failure or cirrhosis
H2RAs may cause confusion in
elderly, severely ill, renal impairment
high dose of cimetidine may cause
gynecomastia, impotence
PPIs reversibly/irreversibly bind to the proton pump
irreversibly
H2RAs reversibly/irreversibly bind to the H2 receptors
reversibly
oral PPIs that must be given before breakfst
nexium, prevacid, prilosec
oral PPIs that can be given without regard to meals
dexilant, protonix
PPI warnings
C diff diarrhea, hypOmagnesemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, osteoporosis bone fracture
PPIs that should NOT be used with clopidogrel
omeprazole, esomeprazole
which PPIs are available IV
pantoprazole, esomeprazole
which H2RA can be injected
famotidine