bowel disorder drugs

Question 1

adsorbants

Answer 1

activated charcoal, aluminum hydroxide, bismuth subsalicylate- Pepto bismol

Question 2

adsorbents purpose

Answer 2

coat wall of GI, eliminate toxin thru poop

mild cases of diarrhea

Question 3

atropine, hyoscyamine

Answer 3

(antichol.) severe cases of diarrhea, decreases peristalsis (se: dry mouth)

Question 4

opiates (loperamide)

Answer 4

severe cases of diarrhea (inhibits peristalsis)

Question 5

probiotics (lactobacillus)

Answer 5

supply missing bacteria to GI tract, suppresses growth of bacteria causing diarrhea

Question 6

laxitives

Answer 6

cause electrolyte imbalances, dont crush, dont take if N/V/ abdominal cramps

Question 7

bulk forming (psyllium, methylcellulose)

Answer 7

acute + chronic constipation, IBS, diverticulosis

Question 8

emollients (docusate salts, mineral oil)

Answer 8

treats acute and chronic constipation and fecal impactions

Question 9

hyperosmotic/ osmotic (sorbitol, glycerin)

Answer 9

increase water in stool, treats chronic constipation, main laxative given pre-op

Question 10

lactulose

Answer 10

reduce elevated ammonia levels

Question 11

saline laxatives

Answer 11

increase osmotic pressure in GI causing more water to enter the intestines making stools soft

Question 12

stimulant (senna, bisacodyl)

Answer 12

only acute constipation, stimulate peristalsis (give w water on empty stomach)