Chapter 50: Acid-Controlling Drugs

Question 1

long term usage of this drug class increases the risk of osteoporosis

Answer 1

proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Question 2

this drug class should not be administered within 30 minutes of sucralfate

Answer 2

antacids

Question 3

side effects of this antacid include headache, high urine output, confusion, abdominal pain

Answer 3

calcium carbonate

Question 4

chewable antacid tablets should be followed with ________

Answer 4

water

Question 5

to help treat GERD, avoid these three types of foods

Answer 5

hot, spicy, greasy

Question 6

H. pylori can be tested with this method

Answer 6

Meretek urea breath test (UBT)

Question 7

reduces gastric ulcers in patients taking NSAIDs

Answer 7

misoprostol

Question 8

to help treat GERD, take NSAIDs and oral glucocorticoids (with, without) food

Answer 8

with

Question 9

reduces gastric acid by inhibiting hydrogen/potassium ATPase

Answer 9

proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Question 10

drug class used for erosive esophagitis

Answer 10

histamine 2 blockers

Question 11

to help treat GERD, avoid these two things

Answer 11

tobacco, alcohol

Question 12

antacid that can result in constipation

Answer 12

aluminum hydroxide

Question 13

long term usage of this drug class is associated with CDiff infections

Answer 13

proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Question 14

to help treat GERD, do this if obese

Answer 14

lose weight

Question 15

to help treat GERD, do not eat before _______

Answer 15

bedtime

Question 16

excessive use of this antacid can result in Burnett syndrome (hypercalcemia, irreversible renal failure, phosphate retention)

Answer 16

calcium carbonate

Question 17

two drug classes used for GERD

Answer 17

histamine 2 blockers
proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Question 18

specific drug (drug class) that combines with protein to form thick paste adhering to ulcer (can stick up to 6 hours) and protecting ulcer from further injury related to acid and pepsin

Answer 18

sucralfate (pepsin inhibitor)

Question 19

to help treat GERD, wear (form-fitting, loose-fitting) clothing

Answer 19

loose-fitting

Question 20

drug class that promotes ulcer healing by eliminating cause

Answer 20

histamine 2 blockers

Question 21

give antacids at these two periods

Answer 21

1-3 hours after meals
bedtime

Question 22

antacid that can result in diarrhea

Answer 22

magnesium hydroxide

Question 23

two drug classes used for peptic ulcer disease

Answer 23

histamine 2 blockers
proton pump inhibitors (PPI)

Question 24

sucralfate should be given at these two time periods

Answer 24

1 hour before meals
at bedtime

Question 25

antacid that should be avoided in patients with renal impairment

Answer 25

magnesium hydroxide

Question 26

to help treat GERD, be in this position before and after meals and __________ head of bed

Answer 26

upright, elevate

Question 27

treatment for H. pylori involves these two agents

Answer 27

PPI or histamine 2 blocker
antibacterial

Question 28

antacids reduce the absorption of _____________ (drug class) by 50%

Answer 28

quinolones

Question 29

due to multiple drug interactions, all other medications should be taken at this time in relation to antacids

Answer 29

1-2 hours before or after

Question 30

blocks h2 receptors of parietal cells in stomach to reduce gastric acid secretion

Answer 30

histamine 2 blockers

Question 31

this drug class depletes magnesium

Answer 31

proton pump inhibitors (PPI)