GI Drugs Study Guide Flashcards

These agents block all acid secretion in the stomach.

Proton Pump Inbitiors

The cause of many peptic ulcers.

Helicobactor Pylori

These agents cause "acid rebound".

calcium compounds

A cytoprotective agent.

sucralfate

These agents are responsible for producing and secreting hydrochloric
acid in the stomach.

parietal cells

This type of antacid has a high neutralizing capacity and can cause diarrhea.

magnesium-containing antacids

These agents react with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to raise the pH.

antacids

These drugs inhibit gastric acid secretion.

histamine2 receptor blockers

This type of antacid has a slow onset and can cause constipation.

aluminum-containing antacids

This agent can result in systemic alkalosis.

sodium bicarbonate

These substances swell, become gel-like, and stimulate peristalsis
and defecation.

bulk-forming laxatives

These substances increase osmotic pressure in the intestinal lumen,
causing water to be retained.

saline cathartics

These drugs stimulate nerves that innervate the intestines, resulting
in increased peristalsis.

stimulant laxatives

This lubricates the intestine by retarding colonic absorption of
fecal water.

mineral oil

A laxative that decreases the production of ammonia in the intestine.

lactulose (Cephulac)

A substance commonly mixed with Kayexalate to prevent constipation.

sorbitol

Used for fecal impaction.

oil retention enema

An adverse effect of the administration of mineral oil.

decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

Saline cathartics are contraindicated in renal disease because they
may cause this.

hypermagnesemia

A product used to cleanse the bowel before surgery.

magnesium citrate

This laxative should be taken with a full glass of water.

psyllium preparations

These agents block all acid secretion in the stomach.

Proton Pump Inbitiors

The cause of many peptic ulcers.

Helicobactor Pylori