Gastrointestinal

Question 1

Tums

Generic: calcium carbonate

Answer 1

Cat: antacid
Use: acid reflux
Warning: PO only, drug interactions, positively charged calcium ions, binds with meds in the gut

Question 2

Zantac

Generic: ranitidine

Answer 2

Cat: H2 blocker
Use: acid reflux, gerd, ulcers
Warnings: drug interactions with PH sensitive meds; some drugs need acid to dissolve; avail IV
*recalled in US bc of carcinogens

Question 3

Pepcid

Generic: famotidine

Answer 3

Cat: H2 blocker
Use: acid reflex, GERD, ulcers
Warning: drug interactions with ph sensitive meds; avail IV

Question 4

Prilosec

Generic: omeprazole

Answer 4

Cat: PPI
use: acid reflux, GERD, ulcers
Warnings: drug interactions with PH sensitive meds; take 30 min prior to meal

Question 5

Protonix

Generic: pantoprazole

Answer 5

Cat: PPI
use: acid reflux, GERD, ulcers
Warning: drug interactions with PH sensitive meds; take 30 min before meal; avail as IV & PO

Question 6

Nexium

Generic: esomprazole

Answer 6

Cat: PPI
use: acid reflux, GERD, ulcers
Warning: drug interactions with PH sensitive meds; take 30 min before meals; avail as IV & PO

Question 7

Compazine

Generic: prochlorperazine

Answer 7

Cat: anti nausea
Use: nausea, vomiting
*chemo induced
Warning: sedation, tremors, IV/PO/Rectal

Question 8

Phenergan

Generic: promethazine

Answer 8

Cat: anti nausea
Use: n/v
*chemo induced
Warning: sedation, tremor, IV/PO/rectal; store suppositories in the fridge

Question 9

Reglan

generic: metoclopramide

Answer 9

Cat: anti-nausea
Use: n/v
Warning: sedation, tremors, IV/PO

Question 10

Transderm scop

Generic: scopolamine

Answer 10

Cat: anti nausea
Use: n/v, motion sickness, pre-surgery
Warnings: external use only; dosing Q3 days; sedation, dry mouth

Question 11

Zofran

Generic: ondansetron

Answer 11

Cat: anti nausea
Use: n/v, chemo induced
Warning: sedation, headache, constipation; PO/IV

Question 12

Emend

Generic: aprepritant

Answer 12

Cat: anti nausea
Use: n/v, chemo induced
Warning: avail as pack; sedation, PO/IV; drug interactions

Question 13

Imodium

Generic: loperamide

Answer 13

Cat: anti-diarrhea
Use: diarrhea
Warning: not to exceed (NTE) 16mg/day

Question 14

Mytesi

Generic: crofelemer

Answer 14

Cat: anti diarrheal
Use: HIV med associated diarrhea and IBS
Warning: none
*s. American tree sap called dragon’s blood

Question 15

Colace

Generic: docusate sodium

Answer 15

Cat: stool softener
Use: constipation
Warning: PO only
*soap-like substance, often used for hospitalized pt’s; works well when used with lax; not good for opioid constipation

Question 16

Dulcolax

Generic: bisacodyl

Answer 16

Cat: stimulant laxative
Use: constipation
Warning: PO, takes 6 hours; rectal takes 30 min

Question 17

Enulose

Generic: lactulose

Answer 17

Cat: osmotic laxative
Use: constipation
Warning: avail as PO solution only; takes about 2 hrs to work

Question 18

Miralax; GoLytely

Generic: polyethylene glycol 3350

Answer 18

Cat: osmotic laxative
Use: constipation; (GoLytely) bowel prep for colonoscopy
Warning: PO, powder for reconstitution w/ water; dispensed in large jug to pt’s on liquid diet

Question 19

FiberCon

Generic: polycarbophil; psyllium (naturally occurring

Answer 19

Cat: constipation
Use: constipation
Warning: PO only; powder formulation must be reconstituted w/ water & swallow in an upright position; not for constipation from low motility

Question 20

Anucort

Generic: hydrocortisone acetate

Answer 20

Cat: hemorrhoidal txn
Use: hemorrhoids
Warning: rectal use only; suppository or cream

Question 21

Preparation H

Generic: phenylephrine

Answer 21

Cat: hemorrhoidal txn
Use: hemorrhoids
Warning: rectal use only; reduces swelling of veins; suppository