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pharmtech9.3

DigestiveSystem/?s

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What is the chemical name of the gastric acid? hydrochloric acid (HCI) and pepsinogen
What are some causes of constipation? decrease in peristalsis, decrease in H2O content of fecal material or lack of bulk
What are some causes of diarrhea? infection, irritation, or inflammation of GI mucosa; neurogenic
duodenum where most chemical digestion takes place
colitis inflammation of the colon
emesis and anti-emetic N/V; prevents N/V
antispasmodic reduces GI motility
peristalsis alternate contraction and relaxation of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and rectum
What bacteria is believed to be the cause of many gastric ulcers? helicobacter pylorii
What are some drugs used in a "triple therapy" combination used to treat H. Pylorii ulcers? peptobismol, flagyl, tetracycline
What are some side effects of the major antacid ingredients? calcium and aluminum cause constipation, magnesium causes diarrhea
MOA of H2-blockers? decrease the production of stomach acid
Which anti-emetic product is available as a transdermal patch? Transderm Scop
Which anti-emetic drug is classified as a phenothiazine? promethazine
What are some non-drug methods of Tx/prevention of peptic ulcers? dietary/lifestyle changes, stress management
Why is simethicone added to antacids? decreases gas
What is the anti-emetic drug derived from Marijuana and its controlled drug schedule? Marinol (C-III)
What is the digestive disease represented by the letters GERD? gastroesophageal reflux disease
Created by: sillysisyphus
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