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Has a lid-like structure that covers the larynx when food is swallowed
Epiglottis
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A large, J-shaped bag with strong muscles
Stomach
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Part of the small intestine that secretes enzymes
Duodenum
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Small pear-shaped sac that is about four inches in length, and one inch in breadth at its widest part and appears dark green because of its contents
Gall Bladder
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Chronic condition in which stomach acid moves back into the esophagus from the stomach. As the condition worsens or is not treated, erosions of the esophagus may occur
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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A craterlike lesion of the muscosal lining of the stomach or duodenum
Peptic Ulcer
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Impaired absorption of nutrients from the small intestine
Malabsorption
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The passage of fluid or unformed stools caused by a vary from viral to bacterial infections, food poisoning, some antibiotics or intestinal disorders
Diarrhea
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Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
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Yellow discoloration of the sclera of the ye and skin, darkened urine, light-colored stools, anorexia, malaise, and fatigue
Jaundice
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Inflammation of the pancreas which can lead to excess production of pancreatic enzymes that digest pancreatic cells
Pancreatitis
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Used for antacid May also be used as a source of dietary calcium
Calcium Carbonate (Florical) TUMs
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Used for antacid-cathartic (osmotic) Avoid magnesium containing products if in renal failure
Magnesium Hydroxide or Magnesium Oxide (Mild of Magnesia, MOM)
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Used for Antiflatulent
Simethicone(Mylicon)
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Drug used for malabsorption syndrome caused by pancreatic insufficiency
Pancrelipase (Pancrease, Creon, Ultrase)
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GI Protectants
Sucralfate (Carafate) Misoprostol (Cytotec)
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H2 receptor antagonists
Famotideine (Pepcid) Ranitidine (Zantac) Nizatidine (Axid) Cimetidine (Tagamet)
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Drug class used for GERD, PUD
H2 receptor antagonists
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Pantoprazole (Protonix) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Esomeprazole (Nexium) Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
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Drug class that are used for GERD, PUD, H. pylori infection
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
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Antiemetics
Prochloroperazine (Compazine) Promethazine (Phenergan) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
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Agents which prevent or alleviate nausea or vomiting
Antiemetics
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Treats GERD
Side effects: EPS including tardive dyskinesias and acute dystonic reactions
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
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Antiemetic Antihistamines
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Meclizine (Antivert)
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And Antiemetic Anticholinergic that you can use as a patch
Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop)
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Related to the opioids however it is not habit forming Use-antidiarrheal
Loperamide (Imodium)
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A controlled substance that is combined with atropine to decrease the potential for abuse
Diphenoxylate 2.5mg with Atropine 25mg (Lomotil)
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An inability to have a normal bowel evacuation without the stimulatory effect of a cathartic
Cathartic habit
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An agent that causes bowel evacuation
Cathartic (laxative)
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Use: Cathartic-Useful to prevent constipation in patients on medications such as opioids or antichloinergics
Docusate Sodium (Colace) & Docusate Calcium (Surfak)
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Works by lubricating the surface of the stool Use: Cathartic-fecal impaction
Mineral oil
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Osmotic Cathartics
Saline Laxatives Magnesium Citrate Glycerin
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Composed of sodium or magnesium salts Uses cathartic
Saline Laxatives
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Used for cathartic bowel evacuant prior to medical procedures
Magnesium Citrate
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Considered a hyperosmotic laxative that produces a bowel movement by combining an osmotic effect with the local irritant effect of sodium stearate
Glycerin
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Inflammation of the gums caused by acteria or periodontal disease
Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth-often caused by chemotherapy
Stomatitis
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Used for the dissolution of radiolucent gallstones by suppressing hepatic synthesis and cholesterol secretion
Urosodiol (Actigall)
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Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
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Salicylate derivatives that decrease inflammation in the GI tract Used as maintenacnce therapy in patients with mild to moderate colitis and ileocolitis
Sulfasalazine and Mesalamine
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Chemicals/substances that can damage cells and even the DNA that tell the cells how to behave
Free Radicals
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Chemicals contained in food that inactivate free radicals
Antioxidants
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United States Recommended Daily Allowances-values derived from the RDA by the Food and Drug Administration as standards for nutritional labeling
USDA
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Recommedned Dietary Allowances-prepared by the National Academy of Sciences - Food and Nutrition Board
RDA
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An inorganic compound that is necessary in the diet of mammals for the maintenance of normal growth, metabolism and reporduction
Mineral
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An organic compound that is necessary in the diet of mammals for the maintenance of normal growth, metabolism and reproduction
Vitamin
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Natural Sources: Liver, kidney, and milk
Vitamin A (retinol, beta carotene)
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Natural Sources: Vegetable oils, wheat germ, fresh nuts, green leafy vegetables
Vitamin E (Aquasol-E Tocopherol)
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Natural Sources: Green leafy vegetables, liver and GI flora
Vitamin K (Aqua-mephyton Phytonadione)
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Natural Sources: yeast, lean meats, eggs, and whole grain cerals
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
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Natural Sources: Meats, milk, salt water fish
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
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Natural Sources: citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes and green leafy foods
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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The oral treatment for acne
Isotretinoin - Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis
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What drug treats pain from shingles
Capsaicin - Capzasin, Zostrix
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What two drugs treat external genital warts?
Podofilox - Condylox Imiquimod - Aldara
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Capsaicin
Capzasin Zostrix
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What drug is used for Rosacea?
Metronidazole - Metrogel
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Drug class for Mupirocin/Bactroban and Metronidazole/Metrogel
Topical Anti-infectives
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What drug is used for the eradication of nasal colonization with MRSA in adults?
Mupriocin - Bactroban
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Drug class for Mupirocin/Bactroban and Metronidazole/Metrogel
Topical Anti-infectives
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What drug is used for Rosacea?
Metronidazole - Metrogel
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Capsaicin
Capzasin Zostrix
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What two drugs treat external genital warts?
Podofilox - Condylox Imiquimod - Aldara
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What drug treats pain from shingles
Capsaicin - Capzasin, Zostrix
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The oral treatment for acne
Isotretinoin - Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis
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Antidiarrheal Agents
- Diphenoxylate w/atropine - Lomotil
- Loperamide - Imodium
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Inflammation, degradation, and necrosis lof liver cells often leading to cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the gall baldder or common bile duct usually caused by lodging of a gallstone in the bile duct
Symptoms are abdominal pain in the right upper quadrant
Cholecystitis
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An accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity caused by cirrhosis, heart failure, pericarditis, nephrotic syndrom or malnutrition
Ascites
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Acute infection of mild severity that does not become a chronic condition
Hepatitis A
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Chronic infection, more serious than A, about 10% of patients develop chronic liver problems such as cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
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Inflammation of the outpouching of the wall of the colon
Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
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Chronic inflammation of the colon caused by fungal, bacterial, infectious, associated with antibiotic associated, radiation or ulcers
Colitis
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Treatment for gingivitis
Chlorhexidine Gluconate - Peridex
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Treatment for Cholelithiasis
Urosodiol - Actigall
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