Adsorbents + Protectants

Question 1

Adsorbents bind toxins by trapping molecules in their large surface area. How many grams of adsorbent would = 10 football fields of surface area

Answer 1

50g

Question 2

4 Properties of activated charcoal which is used as an adsorbent

Answer 2

1. Odorless
2. Tasteless
3. Non toxic
4. Non irritating

Question 3

GI ______________ coat the mucosa to minimize irritation, some contain adsorbents, anti inflammatory, and/ or antibacterials

Answer 3

Protectants

Question 4

Which protectant drug contains:
Clay (adsorbent)
Purified carbohydrate extract
+/- Bismuth subsalicylate

Answer 4

Kaolin Pectin
(clay, purified carb extract)

Question 5

Bismuth subsalicylate is a protectant that forms a coating, and is anti-endotoxin, a weak antibacterial, as well as an anti-inflammatory (aspirin). Since it does contain aspirin, it should not be given to…

Answer 5

Felines

Question 6

Antiulcer medications are used to treat _____________ ______________ and _______________ by neutralizing….

Answer 6

Esophageal reflux and ulcers
HCl

Question 7

Antiacids
H2 blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
Prostaglandin analogues
Mucosal protectants

Answer 7

Antiulcer drugs