Cytoprotective Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cytoprotectives ( Misoprostol )

IBCLC Exam Questions With Answers | Latest Updated | Graded A+ 2023/2024. Anaphylaxis Correct Ans:- Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent. Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Anchor scar Correct Ans:- Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang. Ankyglossia Correct Ans:- A tongue tie. Characterized by a thick, short, or tight frenulum under the tongue. Can cause breastfeeding issues, such as a pai...

Final Exam: NR565 / NR 565 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: How to treat moderate to severe GERD? Answer: PPIs and antacids. Question: What medication for GERD should be avoided in older adults and why? Answer: PPIs should be avoided. They have many medication interactions and cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies that increase the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. ...

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) - Antidepressant Inhibit activity of MAOs to stop them from breaking down 5HT, NE in synapse and stores, irreversible, takes a few weeks to replace Side effects: Bad reaction with tyramine rich foods "wine-cheese interaction" fatal (MAO-A drugs only) Meperidine (Demerol) - Strong opioid agonist Uses: Preoperative medication, acute pain, child birth Short duration of action, only used in codeine allergic patients Chlorpheniramine - antihistamine 1st ...

NSG 6005 Pharm Week 6 Gastro, H2s, Laxatives, Cytoprotective Quiz |Latest 2023/2024 -South university

Exam 2: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restricting energy intake, difficulties in maintaining an appropriate weight, an intense fear of gaining weight or being fat, and distorted body image. People with AN generally restrict the number of calories and the types of food they eat. Q: Bulimia nervosa Answer: is a disorder characterized by epi...

Pharmacology Quiz 5 Practice - NSAIDs and Opioids What does NSAID stand for? - correct answer Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug What are prostaglandins? - correct answer Local (paracrine) mediators of inflammation (short half-life) How are prostaglandins synthesized? - correct answer Synthesized by cyclooxygenase enzyme from arachidonic acid, makes thromboxane also (platelet aggregation) What do prostaglandins cause? - correct answer ~Increased sensitivity of pain receptors ~Increa...

COX ~~> cyclo-oxygenase an important enzyme in the synthesis of prostaglandin Cox is found in all tissues and helps regulate many processes COX inhibitors ~~> NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications) and selective COX2 inhibitors COX-1 (5 things) ~~> *This is the protective cox and is located in all tissues 1. Protects the gastric area by reducing secretion of gastric acid 2. Increasing secretion of bicarbonate and cytoprotective mucus 2 | P a g e | © copyr...

Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System Answer Antacids Antidiarrheals Cytoprotective drugs Antiemetics Histamine2 receptor antagonists Prokinetics Proton pump inhibitors Laxative Antacids Answer Action: neutralizes acids in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract Metallic cation + basic ion Common metallic cation: Aluminum Calcium Magnesium Basic anion: Hydroxide Bicarbonate Carbonate Different combinations have differing acid neutralizing capacities. Sodium bi...

NSG 124 GI Drugs Simplifiedwhich drug is a nutrient blocker that works by inhibiting lipase which inhibits the absorption of 30% of dietary fats? orlistat which med is an appetite suppressant that can cause lethal dysrhythmias? phentermine which meds are H2 receptors that work to reduce acid by blocking the H2 receptor just like an antihistamine? meds that end in "tidine" like cimetidine and famotidine which med is a cytoprotective that works like liquid Band-Aid? even though...