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GERD
PUD
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
MISC
100
the acronym "GERD" stands for
What is Gastroesophageal Disease
100
what does the acronym "PUD" stand for
What is peptic ulcer disease
100
what does the word "emesis" mean
What is - vomiting
100
this group of drugs, that are used in the treatment of diarrhea, slow the GI transit time
What is antimotility agents (opioid derivatives)
100
what is the healthy body weight per BMI (body mass index)
What is 19 to 25
200
the generic name for Prilosec is
What is omeprazole
200
this is a widespread inflammation of the lining of the stomach caused by excess acid production
What is gastritis
200
Name 3 drug groups that cause constipation
What is - opioids - antacids - iron preparations - clonidine
200
before initiating drug therapy for obesity, what are the first steps that should be taken
What is - dietary management - behavior modifcation
300
Name 3 proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
What is - esomeprazole (Nexium) - omeprazole (Prilosec) - pantoprazole (Protonix - lansomeprazole (Prevacid)
300
this bacteria causes an infection that leads to peptic ulcer disease
What is H. pylori
300
this is defined as an increased frequency and decreased consistency of stools
What is diarrhea
300
the enzyme that digests lactose, the sugar in milk and other dairy products
What is lactase
300
Name the 3 types of hepatitis
What is - hepatitis A - hepatitis B - hepatitis C
400
How do antacids work
What is neutralizes the acidic contents of stomach
400
List 3 causes of peptic ulcers
What is - H.pylori - NSAIDS - alcohol - smoking - corticosteroids
400
the stimulation of this zone in the brain is associated with chemical-induced vomiting
What is CTZ (chemoreceptor trigger zone)
400
these agents restore the normal flora of the GI tract are known as
What is probiotics
400
hepatitis destroys what organ
What is liver
500
Name 3 behaviors, foods, drink and medications that precipitate or worsen symptoms of GERD
What is - alcohol - caffeine - eating late at night - high-fat foods - spicy foods - aspirin - smoking
500
Name 2 lifestyle modifications needed in the treatment of PUD
What is - eliminating aggravating foods - reducing stress - smoking cessation
500
Name 3 drug classes that are causes of diarrhea
What is - laxatives - magnesium containing products - antibiotics - antineoplastics (chemotherapy)
500
the recommended amount of fiber patients should consume every day
What is 25 to 30 gm
500
name the chemoprophylaxis drug patients take prior to travel and for 4 weeks after return to prevent malaria
What is chloroquine (Aralen)