PC707 Mod 3A: GI Exam (Peptic Ulcers and GE Reflux)

PC707 Mod 3A: GI Exam (Peptic Ulcers and GE Reflux) Antacids - Answer ️️ -First line treatment for dyspepsia Diarrhea & constipation - Answer ️️ -Most common side effects of antacids Effect of anti-acids on enteric-coated medications - Answer ️️ -Antacids decrease the stomach pH causing the stomach to be more Alkaline like the small intestines. Enteric coated medications are made to be absorbed in more alkaline environment Examples of antacids - Answer ️️ -Calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, milk of magnesia, aluminum salt, aluminum hydroxide Calcium carbonate - Answer ️️ -Tums/Rolaids; Cause constipation Sodium bicarbonate - Answer ️️ -Alka-Seltzer; cause hypertension and contain aspirin; contraindicated in pregnancy Milk of magnesia - Answer ️️ -Cause diarrhea and Contraindicated In renal insufficiency Aluminum salts - Answer ️️ -Amphogel; Causes Constipation and contraindicated in renal insufficiency