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Elimination Flashcards

1
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Diseases associated with IBD?

A

Chron’s disease
Ulcerative Colitis

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Sxs of IBD?

A

bleeding
frequent/urgent bowel movements
immune response
permanent damage

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3
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Sxs of IBS?

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Bloating
constipation
no immune response
reversible damage

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4
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What are environmental triggers of IBD?

A

smoking
infections
NSAIDS
stress

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5
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What are pharmacotherapy goals for IBD?

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reduce sxs
maintain remission
change course of progression

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6
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Treatment of IBS?

A

lifestyle changes
fiber and laxities
antidepressant
antispasmodic drugs
meds that regulate intestinal motility

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Definition of Prophylaxis?

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action to prevent disease

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Prophylaxis of constipation?

A

prevent straining
pregnancy
elderly with weak muscles
patients with decreased mobility
meds that cause constipation

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9
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What is brand name of psyllium?

A

Metamucil

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What is psyllium?

A

bulk-forming laxative
brings water back into stool to normal level

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What is brand name of polyethylene glycol?

A

Miralax

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12
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What is polyethylene glycol?

A

osmotic laxative
soften stool and increase bowl movements
can be used as bowel prep

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13
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What is brand name of bisacodyl?

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Dulcolax

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14
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What is bisacodyl?

A

stimulant laxative
causes peristalsis and clears ball
watch for dehydration

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What is brand name of naloxegol?

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Movantic

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16
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What is naloxegol?

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opioid antagonist
blocks mu receptors
opioid-induced constipation
watch for opioid withdrawal

17
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What is brand name of docusate?

A

Colace

18
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What is docusate?

A

stool softener
mild; not fast acting

19
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What is brand name of senna?

A

Senokot

20
Q

What is senna?

A

herbal stimulant
acute constipation and bowel prep

21
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What is lubiprostone?

A

increases intestinal fluid

22
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What does lubiprostone treat?

A

chronic constipation
IBS-C
Opioid-induced

23
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What is brand name of loperamide?

A

Imodium

24
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What does loperamide do?

A

non-opioid antidiarrheal
slows peristalsis
ileostomy management

25
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How long to use loperamide for chronic diarrhea?

A

10 days

26
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How long to use loperamide for acute diarrhea?

A

48 hours

27
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What is diphenoxylate w/atropine?

A

opioid with anticholinergic
Schedule 5 Opioid
slow peristalsis

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