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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Overview

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Which medication is no longer the preferred agent for treating GERD?

Ranitidine (Zantac)

Cimetidine (Tagamet) (correct)

Famotidine (Pepcid)

Nizatidine (Axid)

What is the main concern regarding the use of PPIs?

Increase in appetite

Increased risk for vitamin absorption

Decreased risk for pneumonia

Decreased absorption of substances that depend on acidic environments (correct)

Which medication is used to eradicate H. pylori from the gut and lower stomach acid?

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Clarithromycin (Biaxin) (correct)

Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Which medication should not be used in pregnant patients due to its side effects?

Misoprostol (Cytotec) Signup and view all the answers

What do antacids contain to neutralize acid in the stomach?

Calcium and magnesium salts Signup and view all the answers

Which medication forms complex gels with normal and necrotic mucosa to protect the cells from damage from acid?

Sucralfate Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern when using Tetracycline as a treatment?

NO ALCOHOL while taking and for 3 days after stopping the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Emetrol, the ONLY OTC Nausea Med?

Dopamine receptor blocking Signup and view all the answers

Phenothiazines like Promethazine are known for causing which side effect?

Extrapyramidal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?

Promethazine (Phenergan) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern associated with Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)?

Salicylate part causing harm in children Signup and view all the answers

Which medication inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis at the chain elongation step by binding the 50S subunit?

Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Signup and view all the answers