Antacids and Antiulcers Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• ondansetron : prior to administration, assess patient for manifestations of dehydration and electrolyte disturbances
• antiemetics : medications given to relieve nausea and vomiting
• sulcralfate : acts locally, not systemically, binding directly to the surface of an ulcer
• promethazine : an antidopaminergic agent that is best diluted in 10 ml of saline when given intravenously (iv)
• metoclopramide : used for the treatment of delayed gastric emptying, gerd, and as an antiemetic
• misoprostol : reduces the incidence of gastric ulcers in patients taking nsaids
• aluminum : antacids associated with constipation
• pepsin : an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins
• scopolamine : an anticholingergic agent given for motion sickness prophylaxis
• calcium : antacids that carry a risk of rebound hyperacidity
• dronabinol : indicated for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and anorexia associated with weight loss in cancer and aids patients
• simethicone : used to reduce the discomfort of gastric or intestinal flatulence and aid in its release
• hyperacidity : overproduction of stomach acid
• prazole : ending of the medication group known as proton pump inhibitors
• meclizine : an antihistamine agent given for motion sickness, sedation, and nausea/vomiting
• cimetidine : reduces but does not completely abolish acid secretion
• antacids : basic compounds of different combination of acid-neutralizing ionic salts
• sodium : antacid that is problematic for patients with hypertension, heart failure, or renal insufficiency
• magnesium : antacids that may lead to diarrhea