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1
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Antacides MOA

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neutralize acids in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract

metallic cation + basic ion base

2
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common metallic cation in antacides

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Aluminum
Calcium
Magnesium

3
Q

basic anion in antacids

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Hydroxide
Bicarbonate
Carbonate

4
Q

Different combinations of antacids have

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differing acid neutralizing capacities

5
Q

which combination of antacids has the highest acid-neutralizing capacity

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Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate have the highest acid-neutralizing capacity.

6
Q

aluminium and magnessioum based antacides are not absorbed with _____ what increases absroption. How are they exceteted

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Aluminum- and magnesium-based antacids are not absorbed with normal use.
Chronic use increases absorption

renally excreted

7
Q

Calcium-containing antacids require vitamin

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D for absorption.

Excreted in feces

8
Q

chronic use of antacidds can cause this ADR

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abdominal pain

9
Q

Calcium-based antacids contraindicated if

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patient is hypercalcemic or has renal calculi

10
Q

Magnesium-based antacids contraindicated in patients with

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renal failure or renal insufficiency

11
Q

Aluminum-based antacids should not be used in patients with

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renal failure on dialysis

12
Q

Sodium content of antacides may affect patients with

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hypertension, congestive heart failure, or renal failure

13
Q

Antacides ADR magnesium

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Magnesium-based antacids may cause diarrhea.

14
Q

antacides ADR aluminum and calcium

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Aluminum- and calcium-based antacids may cause constipation.

15
Q

Drug intreactions of antacids

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many; may affect teh absorption of most drugs

16
Q

antacid administration with other drugs

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to be separated at least twohours.

17
Q

antacides are used for

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symptomatic relief of heartburn

18
Q

Antacids may take dosage of

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four times per day or more.

19
Q

discuss what with antacid patients

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maxium dose. Do not overdose

20
Q

antacids for peptic ulcer disease are used

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after meals and at bedtime

21
Q

Antacids GERD

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Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and often used first before patient seeks care

22
Q

Antacids GERD may be given every

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Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and often used first before patient seeks care

23
Q

first line therapy for GERD

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H2RAs receptor antagonists or PPIs are first-line therapy

24
Q

Antacids other clinical use

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Calcium deficiency and osteoporsis prevention

25
Q

Antacids chronic renal failure dose

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1,000 mg calcium carbonate daily

26
Q

Osteoprosis prevention dose of antacids for men and postmenopausal women

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Men and premenopausal women: 1,000 mg daily

Postmenopausal women: 1,500 mg daily

27
Q

doses of antacids higher then _____ are not recomended

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2000

28
Q

Antacids, what type of producs have the highest acid-neutralizing capacity

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combination products

29
Q

Monitoring for antacids

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Magnesium level in older patients who use magnesium-containing products chronically

30
Q

Antacids administration

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Antacids are usually taken 1 to 3 hours after meals and at bedtime.
Chewable tablets must be chewed.

31
Q

Anacids warnings

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Separate by 2 hours.

Do not use antacids without consulting with provider.

32
Q

Calcium-based antacid absorption is decreased by

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oxalic acid and phytic acid and increased by acidic fruit juice

33
Q

Antacids contact provider if using for longer than

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2 weeks

34
Q

Aluminum- and calcium-based antacids cause constipation.

May need

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stool softner

35
Q

Magnesium based antacids may cause

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diarrhea

36
Q

Antacids lifestyle changes

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Stop smoking, elevate head while sleeping, and avoid spicy foods, alcohol, or foods that affect lower esophageal sphincter tone (fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine).

37
Q

Causes of diarrhea in primary care

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Infections
Food or drug induced
Inflammatory bowel disease

38
Q

first thing to do when you have a patient with diarrhea

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determine the cause

39
Q

Children can become ______ quickly as a result of diarrhea

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dehydrated

40
Q

____ is not required in most cases of diarrhea

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medication

41
Q

Time to wait to give medication for diarrhea until you give medication

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7 days unless there are sigficant underlying causes

42
Q

Antidirrheals classes

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Absorbent preperations
Opiates
Anticholinerigis
Chloride secretion blocker
mu and Kappa receptor agonists
kaolin
pectin
43
Q

absorbent prep examples

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Kaolin and pectin

Bismuth subsalicylate

44
Q

opiate examples

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Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
Diphenoxin with atropine (Motofen)
Loperamide (Imodium)

45
Q

Chloride secretion blocker name

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crofelemer (mytesti)

46
Q

Mu and kappa receptor agonist name

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fluxadolin (Veberzi)

47
Q

Kaolin description

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clay-like powder that attracts and holds onto bacteria

48
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pectin does what

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thickens stool