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NUR 121 Exam 2

Exam 2

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3 types of GI meds protectors of GI lining, Motility Meds, Laxatives
4 types of meds to reduce gastric acidity antacids, histamine HE receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors, cyto-protective agents
med neutralizes HCI, tightens gastric mucosa, increases tone of cardiac sphincter, forms gas antacids
med blocks histamine at H2 receptor sites, inhibits secretion of gastric acid, first in line for tx of ulcers Histamine H2 receptor antagonists
med blocks gastric acid secretion by binding to acid secretory pump, used after H2 blockers dont work, do not crush, expensive proton pump inhibitors - Prilosec
meds anti-secretory at the ulcer site, interferes w absorption of other meds cyto-protective agents
meds decrease spasm, gastric/intestinal motility, acid production, reduce pain, slows emptying time anticholinergic, antispasmodic
med hasten GI transit time. for nocturnal heartburn, AE: diarrhea movement disorders GI stimulants - Reglan
med reduce the fluid content of the stool and decrease parastalsis antidiarrheals - Imodium, Pepto-Bismol
types of laxatives bulk-forming, fecal softeners, stimulant, hyperosmolar, lubricant
med increases bulk, moisture, least likely to be abused will gel, for simple constipation bulk forming - Metamucil
med lowers surface tension so fluids absorbed into fecal mass, for constipation fecal softener - Colace
draws water into colon and promotes parastalsis hyperosmolar/saline
provides barrier that prevents colon from reabsorbing fluid, interferes with fat soluble vitamin absorpt lubricant
med increases peristalsis by stimulating nerves or muscles, tx constipation stimulant/irritant - Dulcolax, Senokot
med desperses and prevents formatio of nucus surrounded pockets of gas in the intestine, breaks up bubbles defoaming action, causes belching/farts antiflatualent - Mylanta and Maalox Plus
med produces a severe sensitivity to alcohol causing vomiting, Flagyl does the same, takes 3 wks to work and 2 wks to go away anti alcoholic product - Antabuse
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