Gastrointestinal First Line Treatment

Vocabulary practice cards covering GI treatments, overdose protocols, and infectious disease management based on lecture notes.

GERD

Condition managed via Lifestyle, Antacids & H2RA, and PPI for severe cases.

H. Pylori Quadruple Therapy

Treatment regimen consisting of Bismuth, PPI, Tetracycline, and metronidazole. “treat my belly pain”

H. Pylori Triple Therapy

Treatment regimen consisting of clarithro + amox and PPI.

Constipation

A bulk forming laxative (psyllium)

IBS

Condition managed with lifestyle changes, Low FODMAP diet which is removing food that causes gas and bloating

IBS-C

Condition managed with Fiber, then polyethylene glycol, then linaclotide aka linzess for severe cases.

IBS-D

Condition managed with loperamide before meals.

Diverticulitis

Condition managed with a Liquid diet, followed by Cipro + metronidazole OR augmentin.

Acute Hep B

Form of Hepatitis B managed with supportive care.

Chronic Hep B

Form of Hepatitis B managed with Tenofovir or entecavir.

Hep C

Condition treated with Sofosbuvir. Drug class is direct acting antiviral

U.C. (Ulcerative Colitis)

Condition managed with Mesalamine, followed by steroids (budesonide) and biologics end in -“mab” examples: Infliximab / Adalimumab

PID

Infection treated with Ceftriaxone + doxycycline + flagyl

Crohn's

Condition managed with Budesonide (corticosteroid)

Traveler's diarrhea

Condition treated with Cipro or azithro.

Hemorrhoids

Condition managed with sitz and top steroids, increase fiber

C. diff

Vancomycin, or Fidoxamicin alternative is a stool transplant.