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PC707 Module 3 GI Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What are the 3 classes of drugs that are used to treat GERD? - answerAntacids H2RA (histamine receptor antagonists) PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) What is the first step in determining how to care for someone with GERD? - answerDetermine if it is dyspepsia/mild gerd or moderate to severe gerd/erosive disease If someone has dyspepsia or mild GERD symptoms and no erosive disease, what medications would you start with? - answerO...

PC707 Module 3 – Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Anti-Ulcer drugs help by: - answer-altering gastric pH by decreasing acid secretion -protecting the stomach wall lining by increasing mucosal protection -eradicating harmful bacteria Ex: H. Pylori What are the main pharmacologic categories of drugs we used to manage gastric acid secretion and the effects: - answer-antacids -H2 receptor antagonists -proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -prostoglandin analogs -mucosal protectant s...

PTCB Practice Exam Questions With Solutions Which of the following drugs is a NSAID Toradol Tagamet, Axid, and Pepcid are examples of a H2 receptor blockers What is the % equivalent of a 1:8 ratio? 12.5% What would be the proper course of action if a technician accidentally had skin contact with a cytotoxic drug? Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately and seek medical attention How would you identify a medication in a drug recall situation? By the drugs lot number

PC707 Module 3 –Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Anti-Ulcer drugs help by: - answer-altering gastric pH by decreasing acid secretion -protecting the stomach wall lining by increasing mucosal protection -eradicating harmful bacteria Ex: H. Pylori What are the main pharmacologic categories of drugs we used to manage gastric acid secretion and the effects: - answer-antacids -H2 receptor antagonists -proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -prostoglandin analogs -mucosal protectant su...

PC707 Module 3 GI Exam 2024 What are the 3 classes of drugs that are used to treat GERD? - Answer ️️ -Antacids H2RA (histamine receptor antagonists) PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) What is the first step in determining how to care for someone with GERD? - Answer ️️ - Determine if it is dyspepsia/mild gerd or moderate to severe gerd/erosive disease If someone has dyspepsia or mild GERD symptoms and no erosive disease, what medications would you start with? - Answer ️️ -OTC antaci...

Antacids correct answer: calcuim- Tums, aluminum salts- Rolaids and Amphojel, magnesium salts- Milk of Magnesia and Althernagel side effects- constipation, diarrhea, take 1-2 hours before eating for full effect. Anti-ulcer correct answer: famotidine- Pepcid, nizatidine- Axid, ranitidine- Zantac, cimetidine- Tagamet, misoprostol- Cytotec, pantoprazole sodium- Protonix, omeprazole- Prilosec, sucralfate- Carafate, lansoprazole- Prevacid, esomeprazole magnesium- Nexium

NSG 533 Adv Pharm: Module 1: GI: Chp 17 Exam Questions and Answers Which drug class is most effective in treating erosive lesions:? - Answer- PPIs Name 4 H2RAs: - Answer- Cimetidine (Tagamet) Famotidine (Pepcid) Ranitidine (Zantac) Nizatidine (Axid) What is the action of H2RAs? - Answer- Decrease acid secretion by blocking histamine 2-receptors in gastric parietal cells Name 4 benefits of H2RAs - Answer- 1. Relieve GERD symptoms 2. Can be administered prophylactically 3. More effectiv...

Antacids Tums Amphojel, Rolaids Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan Mylicon Antacids Action Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity Antacids Use Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia. Antacids Nursing Considerations antacids may intefere with medication absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2 hours. antacid effect os prolonged w...

Which drug class is most effective in treating erosive lesions:? PPIs Name 4 H2RAs: Cimetidine (Tagamet) Famotidine (Pepcid) Ranitidine (Zantac) Nizatidine (Axid) What is the action of H2RAs? Decrease acid secretion by blocking histamine 2-receptors in gastric parietal cells Name 4 benefits of H2RAs 1. Relieve GERD symptoms 2. Can be administered prophylactically 3. More effective at controlling chronic GERD symptoms than ANTACIDS 4. Intermittent & routine dosing possible based on...

Coumadin (warfarin) - correct answer USE: Blood thinner SIDE EFFECTS: Bleeding, hemorrhage P.T. :- do not eat green leaves that have Vitamin K. - report for any bleeding. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) - correct answer USE: is antihistamine, use to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold SIDE EFFECTS: dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination, dry mouth, nose, or throat,co...