Antidiarrheal Drugs Flashcards
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Medications
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- Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Loperamide
- Opium derivatives
2
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Actions
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-Slow the motility of the GI tract through direct action on the intestinal wall
3
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Indications
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- Relief of symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea
- Reduction of volume of discharge from ileostomies
- Prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
4
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Contraindications
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-Allergy
5
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Cautions
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- Pregnancy/lactation
- History of GI obstruction
- History of acute abdominal conditions
- Diarrhea due to poisonings
6
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Adverse effects
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-Constipation, abdominal distention, abdominal discomfort, nauseam dry mouth, toxic megacolon, fatigue, weakness, dizziness
7
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Assessment
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- History: Allergy, contraindications or cautions, hepatic impairment
- Physical: Abdominal assessment, neurological status
8
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Constipation
- Acute pain
- Disturbed sensory perception
- Deficient knowledge
9
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Implementation
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- Administer the drug AFTER each unformed stool
- Keep track of exact amount given
- Monitor response carefully and characteristics of stool
- Provide safety and comfort measures
- Pt teaching
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Evaluation
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- Patient response
- Effectiveness of teaching plan
- Effectiveness of comfort measures
- Compliance
