Drug Prices
The price of Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) 119 gram powder bottle for a 7 dose supply from CVS Pharmacy.
What is $12
The indication of calcium carbonate.
What is acid indigestion, GERD, or heartburn
A patient tells you they are experiencing severe sharp pain in the lower right quadrant of their abdomen as well as a low-grade fever, leading you to suspect this condition.
Appendicitis
This over-the counter medicine reduces stomach acid. People usually take one tablet once or twice a day as needed.
What is Tums/antacids
This structure absorbs water and forms stool.
What is the colon/large intestine
The price of dramamine (dimenhydrinate) 50 mg tablet for a 24 count from Walgreens Pharmacy through GoodRx.
What is $9
The indication of omeprazole.
What is GERD, heartburn, erosive esophagitis, H. pylori, peptic ulcer disease, or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
A patient tells you she has noticed passing black tarry stools and has experienced abdominal pain, weakness, and fatigue. You believe her symptoms match up with this condition.
What is upper GI bleed
This medication for acid reflux is often taken 30-60 minutes before meals to prevent heartburn.
What is omeprazole
This organ stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to help digest fats.
What is the gallbladder
The price of dicyclomine (Bentyl) 20 mg tablet for a 30 day supply from CVS Pharmacy through GoodRx.
What is $20
The indication of mesalamine.
What is ulcerative colitis
This emergency occurs when the intestines twist, blocking blood flow and bowel contents.
What is bowel obstruction
When someone is experiencing diarrhea, this medication is usually given as directed on the package, not more than 2-4 times a day.
What is loperamide (Imodium)
The human GI tract is about this long in length (ft).
What is 30 feet
The price of Skyrizi (risankizumab) 1 pen (150 mg/mL) for a one package supply from Walgreens Pharmacy through GoodRx.
What is $24,000
The indication of ursodiol.
What is gallstone dissolution
Accidentally swallowed objects or food stuck in the esophagus may require this type of removal.
Endoscopic
Ondansetron, used for nausea and vomiting, is often dosed at this amount.
What is 4-8 mg
These finger-like projections inside the small intestine increase surface area to absorb nutrients more efficiently.
What are villi
The price of Tremfya (guselkumab) 1 pen (1 mL of 100 mg/mL) for a one injection supply from Walgreens Pharmacy through GoodRx.
What is $15,000
The indication of fosaprepitant.
What is prevention of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting
This condition occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest, causing symptoms like heartburn, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing.
Hiatal hernia
Sulfasalazine, used for ulcerative colitis or Chron's disease, is usually dosed at this gram amount.
What is 3-4 grams per day
The stomach contains 4 layers: Inner mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and this most external layer.
What is the outer serosa