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48 Cards in this Set
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The generic name for Pramisyl and Rezipas is
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4-aminosalicylic acid
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The generic name for Asacol, Pentasa, and Rowasa is
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mesalamine
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The generic name for Dipentum is
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olsalazine
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The generic name for Azulfadine is
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sulfasalazine
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4-aminosalicylic acid,mesalamine,olsalazine and sulfasalazine is used to treat
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ulcerative colitis
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What is the therapeutic action of drugs used to treat GI spasms
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they block the effects of acetylcholine and cholinergic receptors
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Mobility and peristalsis in the GI tract are controlled by the
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Parasympathetic nervous system
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What is the therapeutic action of antacids
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neutralizing acid
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What drugs block special histamine receptors in the gastric parietal cells and prevent the release of acid
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H2 blockers
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What is the generic name for Cytotec
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misoprostol
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Cytotec works by
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protecting the mucosa when natural prostaglandin by arthritis drugs
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What is the generic name for Carafate
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sucralafate
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What is the therapeutic action of Carafate
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binds directly to the injured areas of the mucous membranes that are draining fluid high in protein
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The drug that forms a protective layer or bandage over an ulcer allowing it to heal is called
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Carafate (sucralafate)
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The stomach, small and large intestine,gall-bladder,liver and pancreas make up the
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GI tract
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Secrete through openings in the mouth to moisten and lubricate food
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salivary glands
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Plays an essential role in the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
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pancreas
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Produces bile, fibrinogen,heparin, and blood proteins
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liver
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Stores iron, vitamins B12, A, D, E, and K
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liver
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Produces body heat
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liver
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Detoxifies harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol
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liver
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What accessory organ stores and concentrates bile
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gall-bladder
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What accessory organ produces digestive enzymes and secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon directly into the blood stream
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pancreas
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The four accessory organs are
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salivary glands
liver gall-bladder pancreas |
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Direct visual examination via a flexible colonoscope is called
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colonoscopy
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An X-ray of the gall-bladder is called
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colecystography
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What test is performed to determine the hepatitis B virus
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hepatic antigen (HAA)
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Inflammation of the stomach is called
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gastritis
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Inflammation of the stomach and intestine is called
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gastroenteritis
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The GI tract is sometimes inappropiately called the
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alimentary canal
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The alimentary canal referes to the sysem that goes from the
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mouth to the anus
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The alimentary canal contains organs such as
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lips esophagus
tongue rectum teeth anus salivary glands GI tract |
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Drugs that slow peristalsis in the intestinal tract or absorb extra water in diarrhea stools or forming a gel are called
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anti-diarrheal drugs
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The common ending for H2 blockes is
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-tidine
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Drugs that are similar to amphetamines in chemistry and work by affecting the dopamine or seratonin levels that influence the satiety center of the brain are called
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appetite suppressants
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Appetite suppressants are only used for the short term treatment of
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exogenous obesity
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Compazine is used to treat
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nausea and vomiting
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The generic name for Pepcid is
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famotidine
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pertaining to the abdomen
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celiac
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Difficulty in digestion or indigestion is called
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dyspepsia
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The vomiting of blood is called
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hematemesis
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Pertaining to after a meal is termed
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post prandial
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Excessive vomiting is called
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hyperememisis
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Sublingual means
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below the tongue
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GI referes to
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gastrointestinal
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The abbreviation PO means
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per os (by mouth)
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The abbreviation for barium enema is
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BaE
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The abbreviation for nothing by mouth is
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NPO
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