Ulcers and GERD
GERD and Ulcers
GERD and Ulcers
This classification of drug treats ulcers and GERD by making stomach acid weaker and less acidic
What is an antacid?
This classification of drugs promotes defecation.
What is a laxative?
This classification of drug is used to treat one of the most common urinary disorders an MA will see in the clinic
What are antibiotics?
Although very expected, having your pee turn a bright orange after taking Pyridium would technically be classified as this term
What is a side effect?
This drug classification for treating ulcers and GERD has generic names like omePRAZOLE, lansoPRAZOLE, and esomePRAZOLE.
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Trade names like Imodium and Kaopectate belong to this classification of medication that works by slowing down muscle contractions in the bowel.
What are antidiarrheals?
The Trade name Pyridium used to reduce the symptoms of a UTI is known by this classication.
What is an analgesic?
Reduced swelling in the ankles after taking a diuretic is known by this basic pharmacology term.
What is therapeutic effect?
This drug classification for treating Ulcers and GERD has generic names like famotiDINE, cimetiDINE, and nizatiDINE.
What are Histamine H2 Receptor antagonists?
This specific classification of drug directly increases peristalsis in the bowels and is indicated for constipation.
What are stimulant laxatives?
This classification of drug indicated for edema has the therapeutic effect of increasing urine output.
What is a diuretic?
Developing a rash after taking an antibiotic like Bactrim for an acute UTI is known by this pharmacology term.
What is an adverse reaction
Because most ulcers are caused by the pathogen H. Pylori, this classification of drug will most likely be included in the treatment for Ulcers.
What are antibiotics?
Relief from IBS symptoms after taking an antispasmodic is known by this 2 word term.
What is therapeutic or desired effect?
This important electrolyte may need to be replaced for patients taking a diuretic in order to avoid heart arrythmias or muscle spasms.
What is potassium?
The furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide are these types of drug names.
What is a generic drug name?
Heart burn is the most common one of these for taking an antacid.
What is drug indication?
This describes the drug indication for taking an antiflatulence classification of drugs.
What is gas or pain from intestinal gas?
Generic drug names such as HydrochlorothiazIDE and FurosemIDE belong to this common drug classification.
What is a diuretic?
Swelling in the ankles, is a common one of these for taking a diuretic.
What is drug indication?