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322 GI meds

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show correct or control vomiting; centrally or local acting  
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acute dystonia   show
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show restless, trouble standing still, feet in constant motion, rocking  
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show blocks serotonin receptors and afferent vagal nerve terminals in upper GI tract; ondansetron most effective in chemo  
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show fluid and sodium retention, fractures, osteoporosis  
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show appetite stimulant; marinol  
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show increase tone and motility of GI tract; metocolopramide  
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metoclopramide, reglan   show
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antidiarrheals   show
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show constipation, CNS depression  
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adsorbents   show
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imodium   show
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osmotic laxative   show
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show produces semi formed and watery stool, lactulose and glycerin  
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stimulant laxative   show
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show bisacodyl and castor oil; harsh acts in 2 to 6 hours; can block absorption of fats and fat soluble vitamins  
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show changes urine color; reddish brown  
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show natural, fibrous substance that promotes large, soft stools by absorbing water into the intestine, increasing fecal bulk and peristalsis, promotes well formed, soft stools  
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show stool softener, docusate given with full glass of water; may cause mild cramping  
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show activates chloride channels in small intestine leading to an increase in intestinal fluid secretion and motility  
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antiemetic assessment   show
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red diarrhea   show
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black diarrhea   show
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H2 blockers   show
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H2 blockers treat   show
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show suppress secretion of hydrochloric acids into the lumen of the stomach by inhibiting hydrogen/ potassium ATPase enzyme system  
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show does not allow the body to produce HCl acid  
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show pneumonia, fractures and osteoporosis, rebound acid secretion, c diff  
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PPI   show
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show occur when there is a hyper secretion of HCl and pepsin which erode the mucosal lining  
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esophageal ulcer   show
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show breakdown of gastric mucosal barrier  
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show insufficient buffers to neutralize gastric acid in the stomach; pain 30 to 1.5 hours after eating  
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duodenal ulcer   show
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GERD   show
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show inorganic chemicals neutralize acids  
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show alkaline salts; milk of magnesia can cause diarrhea or constipation  
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systemically absorbed antacids   show
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H2 blockers   show
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PPI   show
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bulk forming laxative caution   show
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drugs to treat PUD   show
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