Bowel Motility Medications Flashcards
What is the primary action of prokinetic medications?
To enhance gastrointestinal motility.
Name a common prokinetic medication.
Metoclopramide.
What is a significant adverse effect of metoclopramide?
Extrapyramidal symptoms.
True or False: Prokinetic medications can be used to treat nausea.
True.
Fill in the blank: __________ is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction.
Metoclopramide.
What is the usual route of administration for oral prokinetic medications?
Orally.
What nursing consideration is essential when administering prokinetic medications?
Monitor for signs of extrapyramidal symptoms.
What is the action of laxatives?
To promote bowel movements.
Name one type of laxative.
Osmotic laxative.
What adverse effect is commonly associated with osmotic laxatives?
Dehydration.
True or False: Laxatives can be habit-forming if used long-term.
True.
Fill in the blank: __________ should not be used in patients with severe renal impairment.
Magnesium-based laxatives.
What is a common nursing intervention for patients taking laxatives?
Encourage fluid intake.
What is the primary action of antidiarrheal medications?
To reduce bowel motility.
Name a common antidiarrheal medication.
Loperamide.
What is a potential adverse effect of loperamide?
Constipation.
True or False: Antidiarrheals can be used in cases of bacterial infections.
False.
Fill in the blank: __________ is contraindicated in patients with bloody diarrhea.
Loperamide.
What is the standard route of administration for antidiarrheal medications?
Orally.
What nursing consideration should be taken when administering antidiarrheals?
Assess for signs of dehydration.
What is the action of cholinergic agents in bowel motility?
To stimulate peristalsis.
Name a cholinergic agent used for bowel motility.
Bethanechol.
What is a significant adverse effect of cholinergic agents?
Bradycardia.
True or False: Cholinergic agents can be used in patients with asthma.
False.
Fill in the blank: __________ should be administered cautiously in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
Bethanechol.
What is the preferred route of administration for cholinergic medications?
Orally or subcutaneously.
What nursing consideration is important when administering cholinergic agents?
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure.
