Butt Stuff Flashcards
1
Q
What drug class decreases intestinal peristalsis?
A
Antidiarrheal
2
Q
What’s the first drug that comes to mind for antidiarrheal?
A
Loperamide
3
Q
Just like antacids, what condition should you never give an antidiarrheal for?
A
Severe Abdominal pain
4
Q
What’s an example of an anti-fart drug?
A
Simethicone
5
Q
What are the types of laxatives?
A
- Bulk producing
- Emollient
- Fecal softener
- Hyperosmolar
- Irritant or Stimulant
- Saline
6
Q
What are hemorrhoid agents used for?
A
It’s a topical anti-inflammatory
* inflamed hemorrhoid’s
7
Q
What are examples of hemorrhoid agents?
A
- Hydrocortisone
- Cortifoam
- Pramzine
- Tux pads
