Antidiarrheals Flashcards
1
Q
three ways that opiates work as a antidiarrheal
A
Increase segmental contraction
Decrease GI secretions
Enhance GI absorption
2
Q
Diarrhea is rarely due to ______ and is often due to ______
A
hypermotility
hypomotility
3
Q
what protectant/absorbent should not be used in cats and why
A
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol)
It can turn into aspirin
4
Q
what can Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol) do to stools
A
make them dark green/black - this is not melena
5
Q
absorbent for ingested toxins
A
activated charcoal (toxiban)
