GERD and N/V Flashcards

1
Q

Parietal cells has receptors for: (on the non gastric lumen side)

A

Ach, Histamine (H2), gastrin

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2
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Treatment for GERD is determined based on ___

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severity (symptom based or tissue injury based)

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3
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What are symptoms that determine the GERD severity

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heart burn, regurgitation, dysphagia

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4
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What are tissue injury based determinations of disease severeity for GERD

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esophagitis, Barrett’s, strictures, esophageal adenocarcinoma

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5
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For GERD treatment, start strong with ____ and step down to ___ when possible

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PPI, H2RA
use lowest possible
discontinue 8 weeks of no sx

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6
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Always incorporate ___ changes for GERD treatment. These include:

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lifestyle

weightless, elevate head of bed, avoid eating 2-3 hrs before bedtime, decrease food triggers

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7
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What are the PPIs used (what do they end with)

A

Prazole (The praise alls)

omeprazole, panto, esome, lanso, dexlanso, rabe

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8
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PPIs take __ hours for effect. Because of this they should use ___ or ___ for breakthrough

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24-72 hours

H2RA or antacid

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9
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PPI side effects

A

Hypo K
Hypo Mg
Increase risk fractures, B12, CAP

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10
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PPIs have a lot of ___ because there is ____

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drug drug interactions. decreased/increased absorptions from reduced acid content. (cephalosporins, chemo, HIV meds, Fe supplements) (increased: methylphenidate)
CYP2C19

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11
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Which two PPIs should be avoided with clopidogrel

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esomeprazole and omeprazole. decreased effectiveness of clopidogrel

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12
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Which PPI maybe can be used with clopidogrel

A

pantoprazole

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13
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Which PPI should be used with clopidogrel

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Rabeprazole

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14
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What to do if in 8 week patient is not responding to PPI

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change PPI or BID dosing (ex. 40 twice a day)

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15
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What GERD compilation makes someone need to stay on maintenance therapy

A

Barrett’s

and those who have sx return

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16
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Which are the 2 H2RAs used for GERD and which is preferred

A

Famotidine (Pepcid)-> preferred

Cimetidine (Tagamet)-> not preferred because CYP3A4 interactions

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17
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H2RAs take __ for onset and effect lasts for ____ hours. For breakthroughs with this use

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1 hour, last 12-24 hours

use antacids for breakthroughs

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18
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Side effects of H2RAs

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headache, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation

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19
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For dosing with H2RAs used for GERD, what to do

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high dose, not OTC dosing (write prescription because otherwise taking OTC tog et to that dose is a lot)
could BID or switch drugs

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20
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H2RAs have some ____ due to reduced acid content in stomach

What are some reduced/increased absorption?

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drug drug interactions
Reduced absorption: cephalosporins, SM chemo, HIV meds, Fe supp, HCV, antifungals
Increased absorption: methylphenidate

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21
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Antacids neutralize stomach acid. What 3 components does it have?

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CaCO3, Mg(OH)2, Al(OH)3

22
Q

Antacids have binding ____ at two major med groups

A

DDIs

levothyroxine, certain cephalosporins (2 hrs before drug or 4 hrs after)

23
Q

Antacids works _____ and effect can last from ______.

A

immediately, minutes to hours

great for symptom management

24
Q

What is the problem with calcium based antacids

A

Ca2+ is part of the mechanism of releasing acid into the stomach in parietal cells

25
Q

Ranitidine (Zantac) was removed but it is actually ___ now

A

famotidine

26
Q

Promotility agents like _____ can be used with PPI only if etiology is related to ______

A

metoclopramide

delayed gastric emptying

27
Q

What are the 6 drugs that treat N/V caused through the chemoreceptor trigger zone (outside blood brain barrier)?

A

antihistmines, anticholinergics, 5HT3 antagonists, cannabinoids, neurokinin-receptor antagonists, dopamine antagoinists

28
Q

Simple nausea should be treated with

A

antacids, H2RA, anti-His, phenothiazine

29
Q

Motion sickness should be treated with

A

antihistamine, scopoamine

30
Q

Post operative N/V should be treated with

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Phenothiazine, 5HT-3, RA, steroid, butyrophenone

31
Q

Chemotherapy NV should be treated with

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5TH-3, NK1, lorazepam, dexamethasone, olanzapine, cannabinoids, bdtyrophenone, scopolamine

32
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Pregnancy NV should be treated with

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Vitamind B6 and doxylamine

33
Q

How do antacids work for treating simple nausea? What are brands? what do you need to be careful about

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neutralize acid. Brands: tums, rolaids, gaviscon, malanga

DDI from binding!

34
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How do H2RA work to treat simple nausea

A

reduce acid content
cimetidine has a lot of CYP3A4 interactions (avoid)
Nizatidine/ranitidine-> removed by FDA

35
Q

Which re the Phenothiazines used? How do they work? What are the major side effects?

A

Prochlorperazine, promethazine
Block dopamine receptors in CTZ (drug drug interactions)
SE: drowsiness, agitation possible

36
Q

Meclizine MOA for motion sickness? SEs?

A

Muscarinic and histamine receptors in VC

SE: drowsiness (from hist)

37
Q

Scopolamine MOA for motion sickness? How is it delivered? works best when used for_____

A

block Acetylcholine and histamine receptors in VC
Patch behind the ear
prevention
These are prescription

38
Q

Types of CINV:

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anticipatory, acute, delayed, breakthrough, refractory

39
Q

Treatment of CINV depends on _________. _____ is key

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emetogenic potenial or chemo regime.

prevention

40
Q

Anticipatory NV from chemo is best treated with______.

A

lorazepam-> anxiety/anticipation

not first line for ANY other NV

41
Q

Prevention of acute CINV meds? (there are 4)

A

5HT3
NK1 receptor antagonists
Dexamethasone
Olanzapine

42
Q

Too much dopamine could cause

A

Parkinson-like things

Extrapyramidal side effects (rigid)

43
Q

What are the 1st and 2nd generation 5HT3 antagonists

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1: Ondansetron, granisetron, (Dolasetron not longer avoidable)
2: Palonosetron (more selective for 5HT3

44
Q

5HT3 has a class effect of ____ especially when paired with

A

QTc prolongation

antipsychotics, antibiotics, antiarrythmics, antidepressants

45
Q

What are the 4 Neurokinin receptor antagonists used

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Aprepitant (DDIs), Fosaprepitant, Rolapitant, Netupitant/palonosetron (NEPA, this is a combo)

46
Q

How does dexamethasone work for CINV

A

?????

we know it prevents acute and delayed CINV and not indicated for simple NV

47
Q

Breakthrough CINV should be prescribed

A

phenothiazines, 5HT2 antagonists (PRN)

48
Q

What are risk factors for post op NV

A

Patient: age <50, female, non smoker, hx, motion sickness, hydration
Surgery related: general anesthesia, volatile anesthesia, NO, opioids, duration, type of procedure

49
Q

Prophylaxis for post op NV can be done with (7 things)

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5HT3 antagonists, dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, haloperidol (QTc), antihistamines, anticholinergics, NK1 antagonists

50
Q

To treat post op NV, use ___ (2 things)

A

phenothiazine, metoclopramide

51
Q

If B6 and Doxylamine are not working for pregnancy, can use____ which works by

A

metoclopramide.

blocking dopamine at CTZ

52
Q

metoclopramide increases rate of _____ which is helpful for ____.
It should not be used with:

A

gastric emptying, diabetic gastroparesis

haloperidol, olanzapine, any CYP2D6 inhibitors (fluoxetine, paroxetine, bupropion)