Chapter 40: Diarrhea

Question 1

Loperamide (what)

Answer 1

is synthetic derivative of
meperidine that decreases GI motility

Question 2

Loperamide (why)

Answer 2

Diarrhea

Question 3

Loperamide (indications)

Answer 3

traveler’s diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome associated with chronic diarrhea

Question 4

Loperamide (assessments)

Answer 4

Assess for abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting
to be resolved

Question 5

Loperamide (pt teaching)

Answer 5

may cause dizziness or
drowsiness and should be used with caution

drink 2 to 3 quarts of fluid daily as
prevention for fluid loss.

Avoid highly spiced or “laxative” foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables

Question 5

Diarrhea (what)

Answer 5

Diarrhea is the frequent liquid or semiliquid stools excretion as result of increased bowel motility

Question 6

Diarrhea (treatment)

Answer 6

fluids and electrolytes, diphenoxylate with atropine or Lomotil, paregoric, loperamide

Question 6

Diarrhea (pt teaching)

Answer 6

Having a heathy diet rich in fiber and fluids will help avoid the medication.

Diarrhea is the process of your normal flora trying to expulse something that is not belonging in your system out