Diarrhea Flashcards
1
Q
definition of diarrhea
A
> /= 3-4 loose stools a day
2
Q
diarrhea causes
A
gastroenteritis (viral, bacterial) picnic food essentially lactose intolerance ciliacs IBS IBD meds (ABX, chemo)
3
Q
diarrhea treatment
A
opiate derivatives
(Loperamide, Imodium, Diphenoxylate + atropine to dec abuse)
octreotide
4
Q
octreotide MOA and use
administration
A
somatostatin analog, dec intestinal secretions which decreases diarrhea
use: intestinal diarrhea, carcinoid tumors, CINV
admin: SQ —time—> IM q4 weeks
5
Q
loperamide dose, AE, CI
A
4mg then 2 mg after each loose stool up to 16mg/day
fatigue, loss of strength and energy
CI < 6yo, blood or mucus in stool, fever
6
Q
BRAT diet
A
bananas, rice, applesauce, toast unless 6mo - 5 yo
