NUR 565 Week 7,8
- H2 receptor antagonists
Answer
Cimetidine Famotidine
Nizatidine Ranitidine
Suppress acid secretion by blocking H2 receptors on parietal cells
- PPIs
Answer Omeprazole
Suppress acid secretion by inhibiting H+,K+-ATPase, the enzyme that makes gastric acid
- Short term use of PPI increases risk for?
Answer
Omeprazole and other PPIs increase the risk for community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
- Deficiencies associated with PPI use
Answer
hypomagnesium
- How to treat moderate to severe GERD? 1 / 2
Answer
PPIs
- What medication for GERD should be avoided in the elderly?
Answer
PPIs- increase risk for fractures, electrolyte imbalances
- How to treat GERD in pregnancy
Answer
PPIs and H2 receptor agonists are safe but Misoprostol has to be avoided
- Risk factors for H. Pylori
Answer
Factors that may increase the risk for PUD in people infected with H. pylori include smoking, increased acid secretion, and reduced bicarbonate production
- How to treat H. pylori
Answer
(1) eradicate H. pylori (antibiotics do this)
(2) reduce gastric acidity (antisecretory agents, misoprostol, and antacids do this) (3) enhance mucosal defenses (sucralfate and misoprostol do this).
- Lifestyle modifications to promote ucler healing?
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