GI Meds

Question 1

What class is metronidazole

Answer 1

antibiotic/antibacterial

Question 2

what are the side effects of metronidazole

Answer 2

nausea and headache

Question 3

what is metronidazole most effective in getting rid of

Answer 3

h. pylori

Question 4

what should someone avoid drinking while taking metronidazole

Answer 4

alcohol

Question 5

will just one antibiotic get rid of h. pylori

Answer 5

no, need to take more than one

Question 6

should a pt taking antibiotics stop taking meds before they are finished

Answer 6

no, teach to take all meds

Question 7

what is the class of ranitdine

Answer 7

histamine receptor antagonist h2 blocker

Question 8

what is the method of action for ranitidine

Answer 8

suppress secretion of gastric acid

Question 9

what is the class of pantoprazole

Answer 9

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Question 10

what is the method of action for pantoprazole

Answer 10

suppress secretions of gastric acid (most effective)

Question 11

what are the side effects of pantoprazole

Answer 11

diarrhea and headaches

Question 12

what are the adverse effects for pantoprazole

Answer 12

pt needs to take lowest dose for shortest time possible

Question 13

can pantoprazole tablets be crushed

Answer 13

no

Question 14

What class of drug is sucralfate

Answer 14

antiulcer drug

Question 15

what is the method of action for sucralfate

Answer 15

creates a protective barrier against acid

Question 16

what should we teach the pt about administering sucralfate

Answer 16

administer one hour before meals and bedtime

Question 17

what is the class of aluminum hydroxide

Answer 17

antacid

Question 18

what is the method of action for aluminum hydroxide

Answer 18

neutralize stomach acid

Question 19

what is an adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide

Answer 19

constipation

Question 20

what should we teach our pt to drink/take along with aluminum hydroxide

Answer 20

take with a glass of water

Question 21

what is the class of ondansetron

Answer 21

antiemitic

Question 22

what is the method of action for odansetron

Answer 22

prevent nausea and vomiting

Question 23

what side effects could occur when taking odansetron

Answer 23

headache and diarrhea

Question 24

what adverse affects are associated with taking ondansetron

Answer 24

should not be given to pt with long QT syndrome

Question 25

what class of drug is promethazine

Answer 25

antiemetic

Question 26

what is the method of action for promethazine

Answer 26

decrease vomiting

Question 27

what are side effects of promethazine

Answer 27

involuntary repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue smacking lips

Question 28

what are adverse reactions for taking promethazine

Answer 28

respiratory depression local tissue damage at injection site

Question 29

what is the class for dimenhydrinate

Answer 29

antiemetic

Question 30

what is the method of action for dimenhydrinate

Answer 30

motion sickness

Question 31

what are side effects for dimenhydrinate

Answer 31

sedation dry mouth constipation

Question 32

what is the class of drug for metoclopramide

Answer 32

prokenetic

Question 33

what is the method of action for metoclopramide

Answer 33

increase upper GI motility & suppress emesis

Question 34

what are the adverse effects for taking metoclopramide

Answer 34

long term high therapy tardive dyskinesia repetitive involuntary movement of arms, legs, and facial muscles

Question 35

what is the drug class for psyllium

Answer 35

bulk forming laxative

Question 36

what is the method of action for psyllium

Answer 36

acts fiber in the bowel increases bulk of fecal volume - therefore stimulates peristalsis

Question 37

When should we tell the pt that the psyllium will begin to work

Answer 37

w/in 1-3 days

Question 38

what should a pt drink when taking psyllium

Answer 38

drink a full glass of water

Question 39

what is the method of action for docusate sodium

Answer 39

stool softener

Question 40

what drug class is bisacodyl in

Answer 40

stimulant laxative

Question 41

what is the method of action for bisacodyl

Answer 41

increases the number of water/electrolytes w/ the intestinal lumen

Question 42

what should we tell our pt taking bisacodyl about when the med will begin to take effect

Answer 42

w/ 6-12 hrs after taking

Question 43

while a pt is taking bisacodyl what should we teach them

Answer 43

teach them healthy bowel habits also teach them to avoid laxative abuse

Question 44

what is the drug class of diphenoxylate in

Answer 44

antidiarrheal

Question 45

what is the method of action of diphenoxylate

Answer 45

decrease intestinal motility

Question 46

what is the drug class of loperamide

Answer 46

antidiarrheal

Question 47

what is the method of action for loperamide

Answer 47

decrease intestinal motility