Nursing 180 Pharmacology Week 2: GI Disorders (With error-free answers)

Name the gastrointestinal disorders discussed in this unit. correct answers peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease Define peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct answers an ulcer or erosion that occurs in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum Define gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). correct answers inflammation of the esophageal mucosa caused by reflux of gastric acid contents into the esophagus List the predisposing factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD). correct answers h. pylori, nsaids, spicy foods, and alcohol True or False: non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for GERD and PUD are similar. correct answers true Name the six classes of medications utilized to treat gastrointestinal disorders along with their abbreviations. correct answers proton pump inhibitors (PPI) h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) antacids prokinetic agents mucosal protectant prostaglandin e analogue Name the generic prototype for the six classes of medications utilized to treat gastrointestinal disorders in the following order: proton pump inhibitors (PPI) h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) antacids prokinetic agents mucosal protectant protaglandin e analogue correct answers proton pump inhibitors (PPI) - omeprazole h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) - cimetidine antacids - aluminum hydroxide prokinetic agents - metoclopramide mucosal protectant - sucralfate prostaglandin e analogue - misoprostol The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to stop/slow the production of stomach acid by stopping the proton pump. correct answers proton pump inhibitors (PPI) The mechanism of action for this class of medication is to block H2 receptors in the stomach in order to suppress the secretion of gastric acid. correct answers h2 receptor antagonists (H2RA)