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40 Cards in this Set
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counteracts or neutralizes stomach acid
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antacids
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raises pH
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antacid
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raptid onset, short duration
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antacid
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absorb acid; less rebound effect
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calcium and magnesium antacids
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inhibit smooth muscle cell contraction and delays gastric emptying
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aluminum ions antacids
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tums (calcium carbonate)
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antacid
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alka-seltzer (sodium bicarbonate)
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antacid
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MOM (magnesium hydroxide)
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antacid
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amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)
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antacid
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Maalox, mylanta (aluminum and magnesium hydroxide)
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antacid
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antacid that also brings down high phosphorus levels
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amphojel
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blocks the action of histamine on parietal cells (H2) in stomach, decreasing acid production by these cells
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H2 receptor antagonist
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stimulates secretion of stomach acid
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histamine
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longer duration (6-10 hrs); use before meals to reduce chance of heartburn; more efficient
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h2 receptor antagonist
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1st drug on market for GERD or ulcers
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H2 receptor antagonist
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pepsid
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H2 receptor antagonist
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zantac
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H2 receptor antagonist
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tagament
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H2 receptor antagonist
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action is pronounced and long-lasting reduction of gastric acid production (2-3 days single dose)
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proton pump inhibitor
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most potent inhibitor of acid secretion
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PPI
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end stage in gastric secretion-moves protein across cell membranes-secretes H+ ions into gastric lumen
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PPI
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drug binds to gastric proton pump and deactivates it
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PPI
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close to 100% effectivness
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PPI
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great for healing ulcers
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PPI
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reduces gastric acid by secretion by up to 99%
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PPI
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prilosec, prevacid, nexium, protonix
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PPI
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acts by stimulating smooth muscles of bowel or change in consistency of stools
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laxative
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laxative category: stimulates smooth muscle of bowel to increase contractions
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stimulant
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laxative category: increase bulk of stools by retaining fluids
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saline
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laxative category: increase bulk-nondigestivle substances that pass through stomach
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bulk-forming
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laxative category: soften feces and facilitate passage through lower intestine
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emollient and lubricant
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type of laxative: Cascara, senna
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stimulant
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type of laxative: magnesium citrate, fleet
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saline
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type of laxativce: citrucel, psyllium, metamucil
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bulk-forming
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type of laxative:docusate
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emollient
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type of laxative: pericolace
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stimulant and softener
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type of laxative: mineral oil
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lubricant
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type of laxative: glycerin-r
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misc.
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meant to protect mucoiusa; gives stomach coating to protect; give well before meal; sometimes used profolactically
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carafate
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used if pt has had previous ulcer, no GI symptoms, pt is on strong NSAIDs, given to protect lining of stomach
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cytotec
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