| A | B |
| Antacids action | neutralize stomach acid |
| H2 Blockers Action | suppresses the secretion of gastric acid |
| PPIs action | inhibit acid secretion |
| Prostaglandin action | protects the lining of the stomach |
| Four functions of the GI system | secretion, absorption, digestion and motility |
| Most of the absorption takes place where | small intestine |
| Antacids can be OTC | Yes |
| Adverse effects of antacids | alkalois, acid rebound, hypercalcemia, diarrhea or constipation |
| adverse effects of PPIs | fractures, pneumonia nd intestinal infections |
| what class ends in praxole | PPIs |
| H2 blockers are given for what | duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers |
| What GI drug class ends in Iidine | H2 blockers |
| Advese effects of H2 blockers | antiandrogenic effects |
| Which class increases risk of gastric cancer and C Difficile | PPIs |
| What is a drug that is a mucosal protectant | Sucralfate |
| Most common side effect of sucralfate | Constipation |
| Prostaglandins should not be used in pregnant paatient due ro this reason | miscarriage |
| Misoprosto or cytotec is used in the precentio of gastric ulcers cause by what | NSAIDS |
| What should nurses do when patient is on prostaglandins | check bowel sounds and respiratory status |
| Digestive enzymes are given why | to break down foods inot usable nurtients |