GI Facts
Name 2 organs in the GI system
liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, intestines
Antacids should be taken when in relation to other medications?
2 hours before or after
This drug must be taken frequently, causes urinary calculi, and partially neutralizes gastric acid
TUMs, Maalox, Mylanta
Salicylates are similar in chemical structure to which drug?
ASA
What do we educate the patient who has constipation to try first?
high fiber, increase fluids, good bowel habits, exercise
How many people are affected by digestive diseases?
60-70 million
T or F: Antacids can be dangerous
True
Taken 2 times a day, not first choice of GI treatment, includes drugs that end in 'dine'
H2 blockers (ranitidine - zantac)
IBS
Overuse of laxatives causes what?
chronic constipation
Pyrosis, dyspepsia, acid indigestion are terms for what condition
heart burn, GERD
2 weeks
Omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole are examples of drugs in which class?
PPIs
This drug class ends in 'ONE'
glucocorticoids, corticosteroids
Choice drug for pregnant women and children
stool softener - docusate (Colace)
PUD is usually caused by what bacteria?
H. Pylori
T or F: Wearing tight pants can make GERD worse?
True
This drug is pregnancy category X but helps protect our GI system
misoprostol (Cytotec)
Bismuth subsalicylate is also known as what?
Pepto Bismol
Habit forming, irritate the bowel to promote peristalsis, cause abd pain, diarrhea, elyte imbalances
stimulant laxatives (senna, biacodyl)
Strongly associated with obesity and is when stomach contents reflux into the esophagus
GERD
Name 3 things to teach pts with GERD to reduce symptoms
reduce weight, small meals, no alcohol or smoking, no lying down after meals, loose clothing, sleep with hob up
Take on empty stomach, creates paste to cover/fill in the ulcer
sucralafate (Carafate)
What is an example of an opioid drug that is used to treat diarrhea?
Lomotil
Most commonly used osmotic laxative in healthcare
polyethylene glycol (Miralax)