Midterm Flashcards
(28 cards)
All the following is true about Non-steroid anti -inflammatory agents EXCEPT:
A. proven anti-inflammatory activity as well as mast cell stabilization
B. particularly useful in children
C. More effective than inhaled corticosteroids
D. safe with no significant side-effects
E. shorter acting -need 4 doses daily
C. More effective than inhaled corticosteroids
Most common asthma preventer
Inhaled corticosteroids
first line therapy for chronic asthma: A. cromoglycate B. nedocromil C. beclomethasone D. montelukast
C. beclomethasone
We can reduce systemic Corticosteroid side-effects by:
A. using spacer device
B. rinsing mouth out after inhalation
C. reducing number of exacerbations by good symptom control
D.all of the above
D.all of the above
less effective than b-agonists in asthma, more effective in COPD
ipratropium
Omalizumab is a recombinant monoclonal antibody which forms complexes with free IgM to prevent its binding to mast cells
False
There is an increase in preprandial levels of 5-HT in those who suffer from diarrhea-predominant IBS when compared to nonsufferers
F
Methylcellulose (Citrucel, others)
Polycarbophil (Fibercon)
Psyllium (Metamucil, others)
Laxative
was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in November 2000 because of serious severe GI adverse effects including ischemic colitis and death. A. Rifaximin B. TEGASEROD C. Loperamide D. Alosetron
D. Alosetron
Tricyclic antidepressants have shown some benefit in the treatment of IBS-C associated with moderate to severe abdominal pain
F
Duodenal Ulcers, EXCEPT:
A. It is 3 times more common than gastric ulcers
B. Most common form of PUD
C. Usually located in the duodenal bulb of the small intestine
D. More common in people greater than 60 years old
D. More common in people greater than 60 years old
Certain foods (e.g. coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, beer, milk, spices) increase the risk of developing PUD
F
NSAID-induced ulcers are often silent
T
Gastric Ulcer
A. Pain often does not follow a consistent pattern
B. Pain more likely follows a consistent pattern
A. Pain often does not follow a consistent pattern
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss are more common with duodenal ulcer than gastric ulcer
F
The following are Invasive testing for H. Pylori EXCEPT: A. Microbial examination B. Breath urease test C. Rapid urease test D. Culture
B. Breath urease test
Antacids are not used as monotherapy to heal peptic ulcers
T
Misoprostol can be used to reduce the risk of NSAID-induced PUD
T
All the following are Long-term adverse effects of PPIs EXCEPT:
A. Bone fractures
B. Increased risk of Clostridium difficile infections
C. vitamin B12 deficiency
B. Increased risk of Clostridium difficile infections
Avoid bismuth subsalicylate if have an aspirin allergy
T
bismuth salt in Pylera capsules
A. Bismuth subsalicylate
B. Bismuth subcitrate potassium
B. Bismuth subcitrate potassium
The following are adverse effects of Sucralfate EXCEPT: A. Hyprtglycemia B. Diarrhea C. Constipation D. Aluminium toxicity
B. Diarrhea
Do not take antacids 30 minutes before or after taking sucralfate
T
All the following are true about Treatment of H. pylori-Positive Ulcers EXCEPT:
A. Multi-drug regimens that include antimicrobials and anti-secretory agents are used to eradicate H. pylori infection
B. H. pylori has been developing resistance to some antibiotics, particularly
clarithromycin
C. First-line therapies should have an eradication rate of greater than 80%
D. Regional bacterial resistance patterns need to be taken into account when recommending therapy
E. If a second course of H. pylori eradication therapy is needed, the second regimen should contain the same antibiotics
E. If a second course of H. pylori eradication therapy is needed, the second regimen should contain the same antibiotics
