what are the expected therapeutic effects of famotidine?
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PUD, GERD, and stress ulcers
what are 3 medications that may be used as bowel prep?
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senna, bisacodyl, and polyethylene glycol
NSAIDs __________ gastric blood flow, _________ cellular repair, and are also weak ____________
that are nonionized in gastric acid and able to diffuse across the mucus barrier into
the gastric epithelial cells, which leads to further cellular damage.
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decrease; slow; acids
what is the overall function of the digestive system?
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extract nutrients from food so that they may be used to fuel the metabolic
processes in the body
patients with IBD have an increased risk of:
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GI cancer
all drugs in the H2 receptor antagonist class have similar safety profiles:
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their adverse effects are minor and rarely cause discontinuation of therapy
constipation occurs more frequently in _______________ because fecal transit time through
the colon slows with ____________.
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older adults; aging
if a patient has an allergy to __________, they should not take bismuth compounds
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aspirin (bismuth compounds and aspirin are both metabolized to salicylate)
between the buccal and sublingual regions, which is better for sustained release
delivery systems, and why?
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buccal; it has less salivary flow and drugs can be retained longer
what actions should be taken regarding bismuth compounds?
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monitor bowel function, use caution when taking ASA or cold medicine,
and consult provider if diarrhea is accompanied by fever or continues for
more than 2 days
is diphenoxylate with atropine a scheduled medication?
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yes. Schedule V
why are antacids no longer recommended as the primary drug class for acid-related
disorders, even though they provide temporary relief from heartburn or indigestion?
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they don't promote ulcer healing or help to eliminate H. pylori
once eliminated from the stomach, reinfection with H. pylori is:
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uncommon
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PUD, GERD, and stress ulcers
what are 3 medications that may be used as bowel prep?
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senna, bisacodyl, and polyethylene glycol
NSAIDs __________ gastric blood flow, _________ cellular repair, and are also weak ____________
that are nonionized in gastric acid and able to diffuse across the mucus barrier into
the gastric epithelial cells, which leads to further cellular damage.
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decrease; slow; acids
what is the overall function of the digestive system?
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extract nutrients from food so that they may be used to fuel the metabolic
processes in the body
patients with IBD have an increased risk of:
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GI cancer
all drugs in the H2 receptor antagonist class have similar safety profiles:
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their adverse effects are minor and rarely cause discontinuation of therapy
constipation occurs more frequently in _______________ because fecal transit time through
the colon slows with ____________.
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older adults; aging
if a patient has an allergy to __________, they should not take bismuth compounds
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aspirin (bismuth compounds and aspirin are both metabolized to salicylate)
between the buccal and sublingual regions, which is better for sustained release
delivery systems, and why?
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buccal; it has less salivary flow and drugs can be retained longer
what actions should be taken regarding bismuth compounds?
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monitor bowel function, use caution when taking ASA or cold medicine,
and consult provider if diarrhea is accompanied by fever or continues for
more than 2 days
is diphenoxylate with atropine a scheduled medication?
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yes. Schedule V
why are antacids no longer recommended as the primary drug class for acid-related
disorders, even though they provide temporary relief from heartburn or indigestion?
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they don't promote ulcer healing or help to eliminate H. pylori
once eliminated from the stomach, reinfection with H. pylori is:
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uncommon
