Just say No to Ulcers
What is H. Pylori?
Contents in digestive tract are propelled by this motion.
What is peristalsis?
Decreases hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach and can bind with other drugs.
What are antacids?
I am going on a cruise name the antiemetic that is commonly used transdermal for vacation.
What are scopolamine patches?
Drug that controls vomiting.
What is an antiemetic.
This class of drugs is responsible for the majority of non-H. pylori peptic ulcers.
What are NSAIDS?
Erosions of mucosa caused by increased release of hydrochloric acid from parietal cells in stomach.
What is an ulcer?
Stimulates GI tract to move contents along, is an anti-emetic, and works as a dopaminergic antagonist.
What is metoclopramide?
Part of the brain that controls vomiting.
What is brain stem or Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone?
Antacids containing this electrolyte are primarily contraindicated in client's with cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
What is sodium?
This drug is used to treat active ulcers and forms a protective barrier over the ulcer.
What is Sucralfate?
When you alter the pH in the stomach with famotidine or omeprazole what can you put the patient at risk for?
What is pneumonia?
This class of drug promotes peptic ulcer healing or and may be given orally or IV. An example is famotidine.
What is Histamine (H2)-Receptor blockers?
I might make you sleepy, but I will help with motion sickness and you purchase me any drug store or airport but skip the cocktail on the plan?
What is Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)?
Long-term use of this class of medication may increase the risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Lifestyle habits like these two — often paired together — increase acid production and delay ulcer healing.
What are smoking and alcohol use?
Some take me to increase their appetite others take me to decrease their nausea.
What is Dronabinol (Marinol)?
What is Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
Use me to prevent acute or delayed chemo induced nausea and vomitting.
What is NK1 Aprepitant (Emend)?
What is Dronabinol (Marinol)?
What is H2 blockers Famotidine (Pepcid)?
Patients should be taught to report these two symptoms immediately, as they can signal GI bleeding.
What are black stools and vomiting blood?
Name category and drug that blocks 95% or greater of acid secretion from the parietal cells in the stomach?
What are Proton pump inhibitors? Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Pantoprazole (Protonix)
State the name and category of one drug that has a risk for cardiac dysrhythmias?
What are Serotonin receptor antagonist-Ondansetron (Zofran) or Prokinetic- Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Drug that after long term use can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
What is Metoclopramide (Reglan)?