Extra

Question 1

PPI X MESALAZINE

Answer 1

PPI increase the gastric pH resulting in the MR coating being broken down prematurely

Question 2

Osmotic laxatives CI

Answer 2

• Intestinal obstruction -> perforation risk

Question 3

What is diverticulitis

Answer 3

Occurs when the small pouch protruding from the walls of the large intestine become inflamed and infected. Symptoms include fever, bleeding, mucus, tenderness in lower quadrant

Question 4

which ibs product to be cautious with if sensitive to menthol

Answer 4

Peppermint oil

Question 5

Can gaviscon be used in pregnancy

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Sulfasalazine and calcium

Answer 6

Antacids affect the absorption of many drugs and may damage enteric coating - take 2 hours apart

Question 7

When is bulk forming not advised

Answer 7

Dysphagia- cautioned in swallowing issues due to risk of oesophageal obstruction.

Question 8

Can loperamide be used in crohns

Answer 8

YES- Loperamide or codeine can be used to manage diarrhoea in crohns in those who do not have colitis.

Question 9

Can loperamide be used in ulcerative colitis

Answer 9

No - risk of toxic megacolon

Question 10

Aluminium containing antacids cause

Answer 10

Cosntipation

Question 11

Magnesium containing antacids cause

Answer 11

diarrhoea