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1
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antacids incr. elimination of (2)

A

phenobarbital

salicylates

2
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H2 antagonists (4)

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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Nizatidine (Axid)

3
Q

H2 antagonist use (4)

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ulcers
GERD
pre-anesthesia
w/ H1 antagonists for severe allergic rxn

4
Q

Cimetidine SE

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anti-testosterone effects

5
Q

H2 antagonist SE (4)

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confusion in the elderly
HA
dizziness
rash/itch

6
Q

PPI MOA (3)

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-prazole

activated in gastric parietal cell
inactivates H+ pumps
irreversible block of acid formation

7
Q

PPI uses (4)

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DOC GERD
ulcers
pts on NSAIDs
Zollinger-Ellison Syndr.

8
Q

PPI SE (2)

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osteoporosis

omeprazole- possible interactions w/ phenytoin, warfarin, diazepam, clopidigrel

9
Q

Sucralate (Carafate) MOA, SE (2), & interactions

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polymerizes to form protective barrier
constipation
stomach upset- take on an empty stomach
drug interactions w/ Aluminum

10
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misoprostol (Cytotec) MOA, use, SE, contraindication

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PG E1 analogue
prevent or decrease NSAID-induced damage
diarrhea, nausea
contraindicated in pregnancy- can induce abortion

11
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Metoclopramide MOA, use

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D2 agonist, incr. ACh release

antiemetic, used to incr. GI motility in hospitalized pts

12
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Metoclopramide SE & contraindication

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Parkinson’s-like sx

pregnancy- methemoglobinemia

13
Q

Erythromycin use

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diabetic gastroparesis

14
Q

DOC IBS

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Amitryptiline

15
Q

Alosetron (Lotrenox) MOA, use

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5HT3 receptor antagonist

IBS w/ severe diarrhea in women

16
Q

Alosetron (Lotrenox) SE, contraindications

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constipation, GI obstruction, perforation

risk-benefit statement required due to many contraindications

17
Q

-setron MOA, use

A

5HT3 antagonists

N/V due to chemo, gastric diseases (Not motion sickness)

18
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Prochlorperazine, Promethazine MOA, use, SE

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block DA, muscarinic, histamine receptors

chemo, post-op, gastroenteritis, motion sickness

highly sedating

19
Q

methylcellulose, psyllium, polycarbophil

drug type & use instruction

A

bulk-forming laxatives

take w/ plenty of water

20
Q

osmotic laxatives (3)

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magnesium hydroxide
Na+ salts
sorbitol, mannitol, sucralose

21
Q

Polyethylene glycol use (2)

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prep for colonoscopy

Miralax for occasional constipation

22
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Lactulose use

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cirrhosis & liver disease to decr. blood ammonia levels

23
Q

bisacodyl, senna

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mucosal agents

24
Q

mineral oil SE (3)

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lose fat-soluble vitamins
aspiration pneumonia
leaky butt

25
Q

best lubricant/softener

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docusate

26
Q

Lubiprostone (Amitiza) MOA (2), effects (2)

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PG E1 analogue
activates Cl- channels in luminal cells to incr. fluid secretion

no effect on electrolytes
no laxative dependence

27
Q

bismuth salicylate use, effects

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traveller’s diarrhea

absorbs water, pathogens
anti-inflammatory

28
Q

antacids decrease absorption of (3)

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digoxin
phenytoin
propranolol