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Opt 222 Pharm
GI drugs mucosal onward
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02/28/2008

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Term
Preparation of this compound effectively heals peptic ulcers.
Definition
colloidal bismuth-Pepto Bismol
Term
This mucosal protective agent inhibits the activity of pepsin.
Definition

colloidal Bismuth-pepto bismol

Term
Colloidal Bismuth increases _____ secretion, and forms complexes with the proteins in the _____ _____ ____ to coat and protect the _____ _____.
Definition

mucus

necrotic mucosal tissues

ulcer crater

Term
Does colloidal Bismuth have antimicrobial actions?
Definition
Yes
Term
_____ delays stomach emptying, allowing more time for an antacid to react.
Definition
Food
Term
Amoxicillin is an ______ ______ penicillin.  It is bacteri____, primarily against gram__.  It can also be used against ______ _______ and ______ ______.
Definition
  1. extended spectrum
  2. bactericidal
  3. +
  4. haemophilus influenzae
  5. helicobacter pylori
Term
Clarithromycin is a bacterio____ macrolide.  It has a narrow spectrum similar to _______.  Clarithromycin binds to the ___S subunit of the ribosome.  Clarithromycin is effective in _______ producing staphylococcus.  Clarithromycin is indicated in patients with _____ allergy.
Definition
  1. static
  2. erythromycin
  3. 50
  4. penicillinase
  5. penicillin
Term
Clarithromycin is efective vs __ ____ and the atypical bacteria that are intracellular pathogens such as ____, _____, ______.
Definition
  1. Haemophilus influenzae
  2. chlamydia
  3. legionella
  4. Ureaplasma
Term
  1. Erythromycin and clarithromycin inhibit the hepatic metabolism of _th______, __w____, __te____, As____, Car_____, C______
Definition

theophyline

warfarin

terfenadine

astemizole

carbamazepine

cyclosporine

Term
Interaction of ______ and _____ can lengthen the QT interval and cause heart problems.
Definition
terfenadine and astemizole
Term

________ may interact with digoxin as it destroys the microflora in the intestine responsible for metabolizing digoxin, leading to greater absorption from _______ _____ leading to fatal reactions.

Definition

Clarithromycin

enterohepatic circulation

Term
Tetracycline is a bacterio_____, ______ spectrum antibiotic that binds to the ___ subunit of the ribosome.  Tetracyline blocks access of the ____ ___ to the ___ ribosome complex
Definition

static

broad

30S

amino acyl tRNA

mRNA

Term
_____ is an effective amebiasis agent.
Definition
Metronidazole
Term
_____ is effectively toxic vs anaerobic organisms and for anoxic and hypoxic cells
Definition
Metronidazole
Term
Some anaerobic organisms have __-__, low redox potential electron transport proteins that participate in the _____ ____ ____
Definition
  1. ferrodoxin-like
  2. electron removal reactions
Term
What is the agent of choice in treating pseudomembranous colitis?
Definition
metronidazole
Term
_______ is the agent of choice in the treatment of entamoeba histolytica and is effective against trophozites, giardia lambia, and trichomonas vaginalis in males and females.
Definition
metronidazole
Term
What is the agent of choice in the treatment of Anaerobic G+ cocci, anaerobic G- bacilli, viz Clostridia (pseudomembranous colitis) and the brain abscesses caused by these agents.
Definition
metronidazole
Term
What antibiotic is preferred in the seriously ill patient if the patient does not respond to metronidazole?
Definition
vancomycin
Term
Although resistance is not significant at this time, there have been reports that strains of ______ have been found to be resistant to metronidazole.
Definition
trichomonads
Term
Metronidazole is usually administered with a ____ ____ such as ____ _____ in the treatment of amebiasis.  It distributes well throughout the body and can cross the BBB. 
Definition

luminal amebicide

diloxanide furoate

Term

Metronidazole is metabolized by the liver by _____ and ____ ____ ____, followed by ________. 

 

Definition
  1. oxidation
  2. mixed function oxidases
  3. glucuronidation
Term
What is the drug of choice in the treatment of anaerobic gram-positive bacillus Clostridium dificile?
Definition
metronidazole
Term

Concomitant treatment of metronidazole with drugs that are inducers of mixed function oxidase system such as phenobarbital ____ the rate of metabolism.  Conversely drugs that inhibit the mixed function oxidase system such as cimetidine ____ _____ the half life of the drug.

Definition
  1. augment
  2. will prolong
Term
If taken with alcohol, metronidazole induces a ______ effect, flusing, tachycardia, hyperventilation, nausea and vomitting due to the accumulation of ______ in the blood.
Definition

disulfiram

acetaldehyde

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