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Diarrhea Flashcards

1
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Definition

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Abnormal increase in stool frequency or liquidity

• Abnormal > 3 BM/day

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Acute DIA

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Less than 4 weeks
F&E replacement
Dietary intervention
OTC meds

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Chronic DIA

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More than 4 weeks

Refer

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Viral Gastroenteritis

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Contaminated food/water
Rotavirus
Norovirus

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Bacterical Gastroenteritis

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Can treat
Contaminated food
Traveler’s diarrhea

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Protazoal

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Refer, need antibiotics
Giardia
Cryptosporidium

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Drug-induced

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Antibacterial agents
Cytotoxic agents
Laxatives
Mg products

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AIDS-associated

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Refer

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Food-induced

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Food allergy
Excessively fatty or spicy
High amount of roughage
Lactase deficiency

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Complications

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• Fluid and electrolyte imbalance  dehydration

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Mild Dehydration

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3-5% wt. loss
<3 unformed stools/day
Mild thirst
Slight dry mouth
Slight  UO
Afebrile/low-grade fever
Normal BP
*Self-treat
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Mod Dehydration

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6-9% wt. loss
4-5 unformed stools/day
Sunken eyes/fonatanelle
Dry mouth 
 UO/ tearing
Restlessness
Fever >101
Orthostatic BP/pulse 
*Self-treat
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Severe Dehydration

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10% wt. loss or more
6-9 unformed stools/day
Rapid, thready pulse
Cyanosis
Cold extremities
Rapid breathing
Lethargy and dizziness
Fever > 101
Low BP
Severe abdominal pain
*Refer
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who should be referred?

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  • Chronic medical condition(s)
  • Pregnancy
  • 65 years of age
  • Same or worsening after 48 hours of onset
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Treatment Goals

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  • Prevent or correct fluid and electrolyte loss and acid-base disturbances
  • Relieve symptoms
  • Identify and treat cause
  • Prevent acute morbidity and mortality
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16
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General Treatment Approaches

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Fluid electrolyte balanceDietOTC meds

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17
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F&E balance

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For mild to moderate diarrhea
Carbohydrates- facilitate Na and H2O absorption
Electrolytes

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Carbs

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Glucose
Dextrose
Rice syrup solid
Crystalline fructose

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Electrolytes

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Sodium 
Chloride
Citrate
Potassium
*Pedialyte is only fluid with an osmolarity 300 will make water go into the GI tract – BAD
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General Dosing: Pedialyte

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• 1-2oz per lb. of body wt over 2-4 hours

  1. 1 tsp q10min x 30min, if tolerated 
  2. 1 tbsp q20min x 1hr, if tolerated
  3. 2 tbsp q30min x 1hr, if tolerated
  4. 4-6oz q 3-4hrs up to 1-2L/day
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21
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Pedialyte storage

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shelf life is 48 hours, throw away after

22
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Pedialyte adult dosing

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: ½ to 1 cup after each loose BM

23
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Diet

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– if oral intake does not worsen diarrhea

24
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Diet: infants and children

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Breast milk, formula, or cow’s milk is OK

25
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Diet: foods to eat

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Carbohydrate-rich (yogurt, lean meats, fruits, vegetables)

BRATTY Diet  not enough calories

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Diet: Avoid

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Fatty foods
Foods rich in simple sugars
Spicy foods
Caffeine

27
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BRAT Diet

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BananasRiceApple sauceToastTeaYogurt

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Prevention

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  • Isolate for at least 24-48 hours
  • Wash hands
  • Sterilizing techniques
  • Strict food handling practices
  • Sanitation and good hygiene
  • Bismuth Subsalicylate as prophylaxis for Traveler’s diarrhea
29
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Loperamide dosing

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• Imodium AD
2mg/cap
1mg/5mL

• Imodium Advanced
Loperamide - 2mg
Simethacone -125mg

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Loperamide Dosage and DOA

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  • 4mg initially, then 2mg after each loose BM (adults)
  • 1/2 dose in children
  • Max: 16 mg/day
  • Children’s max depends on age and wt.
  • DOA: 48 hours
31
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Loperamide Indication

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  • Acute, nonspecific diarrhea
  • Traveler’s diarrhea
  • Chronic diarrhea associated with IBS
32
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Loperamide MOA

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• Slows intestinal motility

33
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Loperamide Effects

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  • decreased daily fecal volume
  • increased viscosity
  • Bulk volume
  • decreased F&E loss
34
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Loperamide AE

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  • decreased CNS poorly
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
35
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Loperamide Contras/warnings

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  • <6
  • Febrile
  • Blood/mucous in the stool
  • Geriatrics (CNS depression and fatigue)
36
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Bismuth Dosage and DOA

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  • 2 tab qh
  • 30mL q30-60min
  • Max: 16 tab/day or 240mL/day
  • Max: 8 doses/day
  • Labeled for 12 and up
  • DOA: 48 hours
37
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Bismuth indications

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•	Mild, nonspecific diarrhea
•	Traveler’s Diarrhea 
*2tab or 1fl oz. QID
•	Indigestion
•	H. pylori
38
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Bismuth MOA

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  • Coats the stomach

* Acts like aspirin

39
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Bismuth Effects

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  • decrease frequency of unformed stools
  • increased stool consistency
  • Relieve cramping
  • decreased n&v
40
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Bismuth AE

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  • In combo with other salicylates
  • Tinnitus
  • Reye’s Syndrome
  • Black staining of the stool/tongue
41
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Bismuth Contras/warnings

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•	Pregnancy
•	Lactation
•	Aids due to neurotoxicity (encephalopathy)
•	Antiplatelet effect
•	Geriatrics –limit use
*Tinnitus or CNS SE
•	Anticoagulants
42
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Bismuth interactions: Increased effects

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  • Warfarin
  • Valproic acid
  • Methotexate
43
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Bismuth interactions: decreased effects

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• Probenecid

44
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Bismuth effects: decreased absorption

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  • Tetracycline

* Fluoroquinolone

45
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Helidac

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treats duodenal ulcers
•	2 chewable bismuth subsalicylate 262.4 mg
•	1 metronidazole 250mg
•	1 tetracycline 500mg
o	dose above QID x 14days
46
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Lactobacillus

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  • Not considered effective as an anti-diarrheal therapy by FDA
  • Dosed 3-4times/day
47
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Acidophilus Tabs

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• Refrigerate after opening

48
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Align

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• Once a day dosing

49
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Lil Critters

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• BID dosing = 10 servings of yogurt

50
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Saccaromyces boularii lyo

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  • Yeast culture – SE vaginal yeast infection
  • Used in 3 months and up
  • Florator Kids for 2 months and up

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