GI Medications Questions With All Correct
Answers
ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS correct answer -Used to neutralize or
reduce acidity of stomach contents by combining with HCL and ^ pH of
stomach acid. Common Uses: Heartburn, GERD, acid indigestion, peptic ulcers.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -CARBONATE OR -OXIDE**
aluminum carbonate (BASALJEL)
aluminum hydroxide (AMPHOJEL, DIALUME)
calcium carbonate (TUMS, MYLANTA)
magnesium hydroxide (MILK OF MAGNESIA, PHILLIPS MOM)
magnesium oxide (MAG-OX, URO-MAG)
sodium bicarbonate (BELLANS)
ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Do not give any other oral meds 1-2
hours before or after an antacid**
**CAUTION IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS**
**RAPID IV INFUSION MAY CAUSE CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS**
ACID REDUCING: HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS correct answer -Used to
block histamine action at H2 receptor site in stomach, reducing secretion of
gastric acid.
Common Uses: Prophylactic treatment of ulcers, acute upper GI bleed,
heartburn, indigestion, GERD, gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -TIDINE**
cimetidine (TAGAMET)
famotidine (PEPCID)
nizatidine (AXID)
ranitidine (ZANTAC)
ACID REDUCING: HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Administer WITH meals** OR **one
dose at bedtime**
, ACID REDUCING: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS correct answer -Used to
suppress gastric secretion by inhibiting the hydrogen/potassium ATPase
enzyme system.
Common uses: treatment of gastric ulcers, indigestion, and GERD.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -PRAZOLE**
esomeprazole (NEXIUM)
lansoprazole (PREVACID)
omeprazole (PRILOSEC)
pantoprazole (PROTONIX)
raberprazole (ACIPHEX)
ACID REDUCING: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**prolonged use may cause decreased
ability to absorb vitamin B12 resulting in pernicious anemia**
**should be given PRIOR to meals**
GI STIMULANTS correct answer -Used to increase motility of the upper GI
tract without increasing secretion production.
Common Uses: GERD, reduce risk of paralytic ileus postop, gastric stasis, N/V
in chemotherapy patients.
Common Drugs:
dexpanthenol (ILOPAN)
metoclopramide (REGLAN)
GI STIMULANTS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Beware of extrapyramidal side effects**
**Do not use if gi hemorrhage, obstruction, Parkinson's, hemophilia or
pheochromocytoma**
ANTIEMETICS correct answer -Used to prohibit stimulation of the CTZ
nerve fibers that send impulses to the vomitting center in the medulla.
Common Uses: treat N/V, during radiation therapy, before and after sugery to
prevent N/V.
Common Drugs:
**ANTIDOPAMINERGICS**
**END IN -AZINE**
chlorpromazine (THRAZINE)
perphenazine
Answers
ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS correct answer -Used to neutralize or
reduce acidity of stomach contents by combining with HCL and ^ pH of
stomach acid. Common Uses: Heartburn, GERD, acid indigestion, peptic ulcers.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -CARBONATE OR -OXIDE**
aluminum carbonate (BASALJEL)
aluminum hydroxide (AMPHOJEL, DIALUME)
calcium carbonate (TUMS, MYLANTA)
magnesium hydroxide (MILK OF MAGNESIA, PHILLIPS MOM)
magnesium oxide (MAG-OX, URO-MAG)
sodium bicarbonate (BELLANS)
ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Do not give any other oral meds 1-2
hours before or after an antacid**
**CAUTION IN DIALYSIS PATIENTS**
**RAPID IV INFUSION MAY CAUSE CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS**
ACID REDUCING: HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS correct answer -Used to
block histamine action at H2 receptor site in stomach, reducing secretion of
gastric acid.
Common Uses: Prophylactic treatment of ulcers, acute upper GI bleed,
heartburn, indigestion, GERD, gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -TIDINE**
cimetidine (TAGAMET)
famotidine (PEPCID)
nizatidine (AXID)
ranitidine (ZANTAC)
ACID REDUCING: HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONISTS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Administer WITH meals** OR **one
dose at bedtime**
, ACID REDUCING: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS correct answer -Used to
suppress gastric secretion by inhibiting the hydrogen/potassium ATPase
enzyme system.
Common uses: treatment of gastric ulcers, indigestion, and GERD.
Common Drugs:
**END IN -PRAZOLE**
esomeprazole (NEXIUM)
lansoprazole (PREVACID)
omeprazole (PRILOSEC)
pantoprazole (PROTONIX)
raberprazole (ACIPHEX)
ACID REDUCING: PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**prolonged use may cause decreased
ability to absorb vitamin B12 resulting in pernicious anemia**
**should be given PRIOR to meals**
GI STIMULANTS correct answer -Used to increase motility of the upper GI
tract without increasing secretion production.
Common Uses: GERD, reduce risk of paralytic ileus postop, gastric stasis, N/V
in chemotherapy patients.
Common Drugs:
dexpanthenol (ILOPAN)
metoclopramide (REGLAN)
GI STIMULANTS
**WARNINGS** correct answer -**Beware of extrapyramidal side effects**
**Do not use if gi hemorrhage, obstruction, Parkinson's, hemophilia or
pheochromocytoma**
ANTIEMETICS correct answer -Used to prohibit stimulation of the CTZ
nerve fibers that send impulses to the vomitting center in the medulla.
Common Uses: treat N/V, during radiation therapy, before and after sugery to
prevent N/V.
Common Drugs:
**ANTIDOPAMINERGICS**
**END IN -AZINE**
chlorpromazine (THRAZINE)
perphenazine
