184 unit 4

Question 1

Bulk forming - Metamucil - lax

Answer 1

causes stool to absord water and swell, thus stimulating peristalsis.

Question 2

Stool softener - colace - lax

Answer 2

agent with detergent activity that allow water and fat to penetrate and lubricate the stool

Question 3

stimulant - dulcolax - lax

Answer 3

drug promotes persistalsis by irritating the intestinal mucosa or stimulating nerve endings in intestinal wall

Question 4

osmotic - miralax - lax

Answer 4

drug draws water into intestine resulting in a softer stool and inducing more frequent bowel movements

Question 5

small bowel obstruction

Answer 5

A small bowel obstruction is a blockage in the small intestine. Small bowel obstructions are usually caused by scar tissue, hernia, or cancer. In the United States, most obstructions occur as a result of prior surgeries.

Question 6

inflammatory bowel disease

Answer 6

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Types of IBD include: Ulcerative colitis. This condition causes long-lasting inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum.

Question 7

opium - antidirrheal

Answer 7

increase smooth muscle tone. decrease gi motility. diminishes gi sections.

Question 8

lomotil - antidirrheal

Answer 8

slow gastic motility through local effect on gastronintestinal wall

Question 9

lmodium - antidirrheal

Answer 9

inhibits perisalsis via direct effect on gastrointestinal wall muscle

Question 10

kaopectate -antidirrheal

Answer 10

absorbs and soothes

Question 11

pepto-bismol- antidirrheal

Answer 11

decreases the gastrointestinal tract section. has antimicrobial action against bacterial and viral pathogens

Question 12

food and fluid

Answer 12

a high fiber diet and a daily fluid intake of 2,000 or 3,000 mL facilitate bowel elimination. High-fiber foods, such as whole grains and bran, dried peas and beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables, increase in the bulk in fecal material.

CONSTIPATING FOOD:processed cheese, lean meat, eggs, pasta.

FOODS WITH LAXATIVE EFFECT:certain fruits and vegetables, prunes, bran, chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee.

GAS-PRODUCING FOOD:onions, cabbage, beans, cauliflower, alcohol and beer, carb beverage, gum, chives, cucumber, eggs, fried food, melon, pepper, pickles, sauerkraut, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnip.

FOOD THAT MAY HELP TO CONTROL DIARRHEA: Applesauce, bananas, cheese, peanut butter, oatmeal, potatoes, soda crackers, starchy food(rice, pasta, barley), yogurt.

FOODS THAT ARE NATURAL INTESTINAL DEODORIZERS: buttermilk, parsley, yogurt

FOODS THAT PRODUCE ODOR: Asparagus, dried beans, eggs, fish, garlic, onions, spicy foods, turnip

FOOD THAT MAY CAUSE BLOCKAGE: bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots(raw),celery, coconut, corn, cucumbers, dried fruit, lettuce, mushroom, nuts, olives, peas, pickles, pineapple, popcorn, seeds, spinach