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ANTIBACTERIAL AND GI DRUGS

Across
These drugs induce vomiting and are frequently administered to help empty the stomach of poisons or ingested toxins.
Stomach PH levels are _______ usually remaining between 1.5-3.0
A common chewable antacid brand.
Common Drugs used to Treat Gastric acidity and secretion are antacids, H2 Receptor ________, Proton Pump Inhibitors
________agents can decrease cholesterol in bile and may dissolve gallstones
____ is an example of a drug used to Inhibit bacteria DNA/RNA function
Possible side effect of H2 receptors such as Zantac
Fat digestion starts in the mouth and continues in the small intestines through the enzyme _________ and liver bile
Protein Digestion occurs in stomach by the substance known as _______
The GI tract is composed of the stomach, small and large intestines, the cecum, rectum, ileum, duodenum and __________.
Down
A side effect of laxatives
____________ digestion starts in the mouth through the enzyme amylase and continues within the small intestines
These SHOULD NOT be taken within 2 hours of drugs such as Warfarin, Iron Supplements, or certain antibiotics due to a PH change in stomach which these drugs rely on for metabolism
Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis and function
This stimulates specific receptors on stomach parietal cells that increase gastric acid secretion
Selective _______ refers to the drugs ability to selectively kill or attenuate the growth of the pathogenic organism without causing excessive damage to the host (human) cells.
These medications work by inhibiting the H+ K+ ATPase enzyme that is responsible for secreting acid from gastric parietal cells and is the drug of choice in the treatment of GERD. Hint: initials