| Term 
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        | irreversible blockage of H+K+-ATPase pump in parietal cells |  | 
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        | what are the effects of PPIs? |  | Definition 
 
        | long lasting reduction of stimulated and nocturnal acid secretion |  | 
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        | How do the half-lives of PPIs compare to DOA? |  | Definition 
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        | may reduce absorption of some drugs and increase that of others |  | 
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        | What are the effects of H2 receptor blockers like cimetidine? |  | Definition 
 
        | reduction of nocturnal acid, but less effective against stimulated secretion |  | 
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        | Cimetidine has which special side effects? |  | Definition 
 
        | weak antiandrogenic agent, potent CYP inhibitor |  | 
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        | What does sucralfate do? How many times/day is it given? |  | Definition 
 
        | polymerizes at site of tissue damage and protects against further damage, very insoluble with no systemic effects, must be given 4xday |  | 
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        | What is the MOA of metoclopramide? |  | Definition 
 
        | D2 receptor blocker, removes inhibition of Ach neurons in END |  | 
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        | What are the effects of metoclopramide? |  | Definition 
 
        | increases gastric emptying and intestinal motility |  | 
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        | What is metoclopramide used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | gastric paresis, and as an antiemetic |  | 
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        | parkinsonian symptoms due to block of CNS D2 receptors |  | 
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        | Domperidone is like which other drug? Is has less effect on what system? |  | Definition 
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        | Which cholinomimetic drug is used for colonic pseudo-obstruction in hospitalized pts? |  | Definition 
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        | Which antibiotic is useful in diabetic gastroparesis, but tolerance often develops? |  | Definition 
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        | How do magnesium hydroxide and other nonabsorbable salts and sugars act as laxatives? |  | Definition 
 
        | osmotic agents increase water content of stool |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | what are the effects of MgOH and other osmotic laxatives? |  | Definition 
 
        | causes evacuation within 4-6h, sooner in large doses |  | 
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        | what are MgOH and other osmotic laxatives used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | simple constipation, bowel prep |  | 
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        | may be absorbed and cause toxicity in renal impairment |  | 
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        | What do methylcellulose, psyllium, etc do? |  | Definition 
 
        | increase volume of colon (bulk-forming laxative) and stimulate evacuation |  | 
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        | How do senna and cascara work? |  | Definition 
 
        | They are stimulants, may cause cramping |  | 
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        | Which laxatives are stool surfactants? |  | Definition 
 
        | docusate and mineral oil - lubricate stool and ease passage |  | 
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        | How does Lubrprostone work as a laxative? |  | Definition 
 
        | stimulates chloride secretion into intestine, increasing fluid content |  | 
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        | Which opioid receptor antagonists are used as laxatives? |  | Definition 
 
        | alvimopan, methylnaltrexone, blocks intestinal m-opioid receptors but does not enter CNS |  | 
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        | 5-HT4 agonist, activates enteric 5-HT4 receptors and increases intestinal motility |  | 
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        | Loperamide (immodium): MOA? |  | Definition 
 
        | activates m-opioid receptors in ENS |  | 
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        | slows motility in gut with negligible CNS effects |  | 
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        | Clinical applications for loperamide? |  | Definition 
 
        | nonspecific, noninfectious diarrhea |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | mild cramping but little or no CNS toxicity |  | 
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        | diphenoxylate (lomotil): similar to? |  | Definition 
 
        | loperamide, but high doses can cause CNS opioid effects and toxicity |  | 
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        | colloidal bismuth compounds: subsalicylate and citrate salts available - OTC preps are popular and have some value in... |  | Definition 
 
        | traveler's diarrhea, due to absorption of toxins |  | 
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        | adsorbent compounds available OTC, anti-diarrheal |  | 
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        | 5-HT3 antagonist of high potency and duration of binding |  | 
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        | reduces smooth muscle activity in gut |  | 
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        | What is alosetron used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | severe diarrhea-predominant IBS in women |  | 
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        | rare but serious constipation, ischemic colitis, infarction |  | 
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        | Why are anticholinergics used in IBS? |  | Definition 
 
        | nonselective action on gut activity, usually associated with typical antimuscarinic toxicity |  | 
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        | What is the chloride channel activator used in IBS? For whom specifically is it used? |  | Definition 
 
        | lubiprostone, useful in constipation-predominant IBS in women |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | 5-HT3 blockage in gut and CNS with shorter duration of binding than alosetron |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | extremely effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced and postop N/V |  | 
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        | What are first-line antiemetic agents in cancer chemotherapy, and also used for post-op emesis? |  | Definition 
 
        | odansetron and other 5-HT3 blockers |  | 
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        | How is odansetron given? tox? |  | Definition 
 
        | usually IV but orally active in prophylaxis, very low toxicity but can slow colonic transit |  | 
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        | NK1-receptor blocker in CNS |  | 
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        | What are the effects of aprepitant? |  | Definition 
 
        | interferes with vomiting reflex, no effect on 5-HT, dopamine, or steroid recepts |  | 
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        | aprepitant - clinical applications? |  | Definition 
 
        | effective in reducing both early and delayed emesis in cancer chemotherapy |  | 
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        | how is aprepitant given? What is the IV form? tox? |  | Definition 
 
        | orally, fosaprepitant, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, CYP interactions |  | 
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        | Which drugs are useful in antiemetic IV cocktails through unknown mechanisms? |  | Definition 
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        | What is scopolamine? What is it used for? |  | Definition 
 
        | antimuscarinic, effective in emesis due to motion sickness but not other types |  | 
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        | What kind of efficacy do antihistaminics have in for anti-emesis action? |  | Definition 
 
        | moderate efficacy in motion sickness and chemotherapy-induced emesis |  | 
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        | How do phenothiazines act to help with emesis? |  | Definition 
 
        | act through block of D2 and muscarinic recepts |  | 
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        | Which cannabinoid is available for use in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting but is associated with CNS effects? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the MOA of 5-aminosalicylates (mesalamine) and sulfasalazine for IBD treatment? |  | Definition 
 
        | uncertain, may be inhibition of eicosanoid inflammatory mediators |  | 
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        | What are the effects of 5-aminosalicylates (mesalamine) and sulfasalazine for IBD treatment? |  | Definition 
 
        | topical therapeutic action, systemic absorption may cause toxicity |  | 
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        | what are the clinical applications of 5-aminosalicylates (mesalamine) and sulfasalazine? |  | Definition 
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        | 5-aminosalicylates (mesalamine) and sulfasalazine for IBD treatment - toxicity? |  | Definition 
 
        | sulfasalazine causes sulfonamide toxicity and may cause GI upset, myalgias, arthralgias, myelosuppression, other aminosalicylates are much less toxic |  | 
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        | Purine analogues and antimetabolites, eg 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate: MOA? |  | Definition 
 
        | uncertain, may promote apoptosis of immune cells, methotrexate blocks dihydrofolate reductase |  | 
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        | Purine analogues and antimetabolites, eg 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate: effects? |  | Definition 
 
        | general suppression of immune processes |  | 
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        | Purine analogues and antimetabolites, eg 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate: clinical applications among GI disorders? |  | Definition 
 
        | mod-severe Crohn's and UC |  | 
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        | Purine analogues and antimetabolites, eg 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate: toxicity? |  | Definition 
 
        | GI upset, mucositis, myelosuppression, purine analogues may cause hepatotoxicity, but rare with methotrexate at dose used |  | 
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        | Anti-TNF antibodies (infliximab, others): MOA? |  | Definition 
 
        | bind TNF, prevent it from binding receptors |  | 
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        | Anti-TNF antibodies (infliximab, others): effects for GI disorders? |  | Definition 
 
        | suppression of several aspects of immune function, especially Th1 lymphocytes |  | 
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        | Anti-TNF antibodies (infliximab, others): clinical applications among GI disorders? |  | Definition 
 
        | infliximab: mod-severe Crohn's and UC, others approves in Crohn's |  | 
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        | Anti-TNF antibodies (infliximab, others): toxicity? |  | Definition 
 
        | infusion rxns, reactivation of latent TB, increased risk of dangerous systemic fungal and bacterial infections |  | 
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        | Pancrelipase: MOA and effects? |  | Definition 
 
        | replacement enzymes from animal pancreatic extracts, improves digestion of fat, protein and carbs |  | 
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        | Pancrelipase: applications? How often do you take it? tox? |  | Definition 
 
        | pancreatic insufficiency, with every meal, may increase incidence of gout |  | 
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        | Pancreatin is similar to pancrelipase but... |  | Definition 
 
        | has lower potency, is rarely used |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | reduces cholesterol secretion into bile |  | 
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        | ursodiol: clinical applications? |  | Definition 
 
        | gall stones in pts refusing or not eligible for Sx |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
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        | somatostatin analogue, mechanism not certain |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | may alter portal blood flow and variceal pressures |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | octreotide: clinical applications? |  | Definition 
 
        | pts with bleeding varices or at high risk of repeat bleeding |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | reduced endocrine and exocrine pancreatic activity, other endocrine abnormalities, GI upset |  | 
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        | What effect do beta-blockers have for treatment of varices? |  | Definition 
 
        | reduce CO and splanchnic vascular resistance |  | 
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        | Which H2 blockers cause less CNS and sexual disturbance than cimetidine? |  | Definition 
 
        | ranitidine (zantac), famotidine (pepsid), nizatadine (axid) |  | 
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        | Which H2 blockers are only PO? |  | Definition 
 
        | famotidine (pepsid), nizatidine |  | 
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        | Which H2 blockers have less P450 inhibition? no P450 inhibition? |  | Definition 
 
        | ranitidine (zantac), famotidine (pepsid) and nizatidine (axid) |  | 
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        | Which H2 blockers have increased first pass metabolism? |  | Definition 
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        | Aluminum salts given for antacid effect will cause... |  | Definition 
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        | Which antacids cause constipation? |  | Definition 
 
        | aluminum salts, Ca carbonate |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Which antacids cause diarrhea? |  | Definition 
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        | Which antacids are contraindicated in renal failure? |  | Definition 
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        | which antacids are preferred pre-op due to lower risk of aspiration pneumonitis? |  | Definition 
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        | Metabolic alkalosis, hemorrhoids and fissures, and milk-alkali syndrome can be caused by which antacids? |  | Definition 
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        | Sucralfate contains aluminum which can cause... |  | Definition 
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        | Metoclopramide can cause HTN when coadministered with... |  | Definition 
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        | Cisapride increases ___ and rate of ____ |  | Definition 
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        | Omeprazole has what effect on P450? constipation or diarrhea? What kind of tumor is associated with it? |  | Definition 
 
        | inhibition, constipation, carcinoid tumor |  | 
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        | Misoprostole is a ____ analogue, and causes ____ |  | Definition 
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        | Misoprostole increases... |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which has no drug interactions? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which overdose is treated with naloxone? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which is dosed in drops? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which is used in convulsive states? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which has a greater risk of hypotension with anesthetics or phenothiazine? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the opioid anti-diarrheal drugs, which is also available IM? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which is used for traveler's diarrhea prophylaxis? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which is contraindicated in ASA sensitivity? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which increases the concentration of oral anticoagulants and hypoglycemics? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which decreases the effects of uricosuric drugs? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which decreases the absorption of many drugs? |  | Definition 
 
        | kaopectate, cholestyramine |  | 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which may increase K+ loss? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the adsorbent anti-diarrheal drugs, which is given for diarrhea caused by C Diff or bile? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the laxatives, which may damage nerves? |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | Of the laxatives, which are like psyllium? |  | Definition 
 
        | methylcellulose, Ca polycarbophil |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | Of the laxatives, which are stimulants and carthartics? |  | Definition 
 
        | bisacodyl, phenolphthalein, danthron, senna, castor oil |  | 
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        | Of the laxatives, which is metabolized in the intestine to ricinoleate, a surfactant? |  | Definition 
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        | Of the laxatives, which improves penetration of water and fat into feces? |  | Definition 
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