gastrointestinal system: diseases and drugs

week 4, nov 17-23

what are symptoms for Gerd

heart burn or acid reflux

what causes Gerd

a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter

what is the treatment for Gerd

-GI stimulants to strengthen the sphincter

-antiemetics to reduce nausea

-proton pump inhibitors or h2 blocker

-lifestyle changes

what are symptoms for ulcers

painful sores on the stomach or intestine walls

what causes ulcers

overproduction of parietal cells due to bacterial infections, or meds, or lifestyle changes

what is the treatments for ulcers

antibiotics and acid suppressants

what are symptoms for IBS

abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits

what causes IBS

chronic intestinal illness triggered by various factors like stress, food sensitives and hormones

what treats IBS

SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants, dietary modifications, stress reduction technique

what are symptoms for crohn’s disease

inflammation on parts on digestive tract

what is the treatment for crohn’s disease

biologic therapies

what are symptoms for ulcerative colitis

inflammation on the colon and rectum

what is the treatment for ulcerative colitis

biologic therapies

what is the cause of diverticulosis

inflammation of the diverticula in the colon walls

what are the symptoms for diverticulosis

abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, and fever

what is the treatment for diverticulosis

antibiotics, surgery in severe cases, dietary changes

what is the word ending for H2 blockers

-idine

famotidine-Pepcid

rantitidine-zantac

what are h2 blockers used for

acid reflux, gerd, ulcers

what is the word ending for PPIs

-prazole

omeprazole-prilosec

esomeprazole-nexium

pantoprazole-protonix

lansoprazole-prevacid

rabeprazole-aciphex

what do PPIs treat

acid reflux, gerd

what is the word ending for 5- aminosalicylates

-amine

mesalamine-asacol

what do 5 aminosalicylates

ulcerative colitis

what is the word ending for phenothiazine

-ine

promethazine-phenergan

laxative

polyethylene glycox

what does a laxative treat

manage constipation

which drug classification is used to manage ulcerative colitis by reducing intestinal inflammation

5-aminosalicylates

what is the common cause of peptic ulcers

bacterial infection

which of the following is an example of a laxative

polyethylene glycol

which of the following meds is commonly used for allergies or nausea

promethazine Phenergan

which of the following are the main roles of vitamin K in the body

supporting bone health, assisting in blood clotting

which of hte following is a common symptom of gerd

heartburn

which of the following drugs belongs to the ppi class

lansoprazole (prevacid)

what is the brand name for the medication that provides relief from heartburn, indigestion and upset stomach

pepcid

which brand name medication is commonly used to treat gerd by reducing stomach acid production

Nexium

what is the common suffix for h2 blockers

-idine

which of the following is consiodered a macronutrient

carbohydrate

which drug is not a suitable option to treat acid reflux

promethazine

what condition is commonly treated with PPIS

gerd

which of the following vitamins are water soluble

vitamin b

what is the generic name of a ppi medication with the brand name prilosec

omeprazole