Exam 4: Bullet Point Flashcards
rhythmic contractions that moves contents through the intestines
peristalsis
moving _____________ results in EXCESS water being reabsorbed from the stool and leads to hard stools
slowly
moving _____________ leads to lack of water being reabsorbed from the stool and results in watery stools
quickly
bulk forming laxative
DRUG CLASS:
o bulk forming laxatives
DRUGS:
o psyllium (Metamucil)
o methylcellulose (Citrucel)
MOA:
o actions of fiber
INDICATIONS:
o treatment and prevention of constipation
ONSET:
o 1+ days
NOTES:
o can be taken long term
o first line treatment for constipation
surfactant laxatives (stool softener)
DRUG CLASS:
o surfactant laxatives (stool softener)
DRUGS:
o docusate sodium (Colace)
MOA:
o helps water enter stool to soften stool
INDICATIONS:
o treatment and prevention of constipation
ONSET:
o 1+ days
NOTES:
o often used in hospitals w/patients who are immobile for extended periods of time to prevent constipation (going to surgery or post-op)
stimulant laxatives
DRUG CLASS:
o stimulant laxatives
DRUGS:
o bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
MOA:
o stimulates peristalsis
o moves contents through intestines quicker
o less water reabsorbed and stools wont as hard
INDICATIONS:
o constipation related to slow peristalsis (opioid induced constipation)
osmotic laxatives
DRUG CLASS:
o osmotic laxatives
DRUGS:
o magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
o polyethylene glycol (miralax)
o lactulose
MOA:
o retains water in the stool increasing softness and promoting peristalsis
INDICATIONS:
o constipation
______________ oil can be used orally for constipation and rectally for fecal impaction
mineral oil
_____________ oil is used for rapid and complete bowel evacuation
castor oil
only drug that works on the small intestine
castor oil (laxatives)
if abused for weight loss, may cause the body to become dependent on them for BMs
laxatives
nonpharmacological interventions include __________________ fiber and fluid intake and __________________ activity
increasing
increasing
opioids
DRUG CLASS:
o opioids
DRUGS:
o diphenoxylate (lomotil)
o loperamide (imodium)
MOA:
o slows down peristalsis
o not necessarily causing constipation but taking us away from diarrhea towards normal
INDICATIONS:
o diarrhea
NOTES:
o diphenoxylate is mixed with atropine to prevent abuse (controlled substance - schedule V)
o loperamide is available OTC
bismuth subsalicylate (pepto-bismol)
MOA:
o direct action against viral and bacterial GI pathogens
INDICATIONS:
o dyspepsia
o treatment and prevention of diarrhea
dicyclomine (bentyl)
MOA:
o anticholinergic
INDICATIONS:
o irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
SE/AE:
o anticholinergic effects
NOTES:
o also considered an antispasmodic
assess for ___________ and _______________ imbalances in diarrhea patients, especially with prolonged diarrhea in children and elderly
o fluid
o electrolyte
5 aminosalicylates
DRUG:
o sulfasalazine
MOA:
o reduces inflammation
INDICATIONS:
o ulcerative colitis
o rheumatoid arthritis
other agents for IBD
o glucocorticoids
o immunosuppressants
o monoclonal antibodies
IBS-D drug approved specifically for women
alosetron (lotronex)
disease where the lining of the esophagus is exposed to acidity from the stomach contents
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is also referred to as ________ ________
heart burn
disease where there is an ulceration in the lining of the stomach or duodenum
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
two primary causes of PUD
o NSAIDs
o H. pylori bacteria
proton pump inhibitors (PPI)
DRUG CLASS:
o proton pump inhibitors
DRUGS:
o omeprazole (prilosec)
o pantoprazole (protonix)
MOA:
o inhibits the enzyme that generates gastric acid
INDICATIONS:
o GERD
OFF-LABEL USE:
o PUD
NOTES:
o rebound issues can occur with cessation after long term
o ideally should not be used for mor than 4-8 weeks
o more potent than H2 receptor antagonists
o available OTC
o longer term use increases risk of developing fractures
(advise patient to take calcium and vitamin D)
o often used for prevention of ulcers in hospitalized patients
most potent drugs available to lower acidity in stomach
o omeprazole
o pantoprazole
histamine 2 receptor antagonists
(h3 antagonists or H2RA)
DRUGS:
o famotidine (pepcid)
o ranitidine (zantac)
MOA:
o reduces gastric juices and acidity of it
INDICATIONS:
o GERD
NOTES:
o can be used daily or PRN
o available OTC
o if no relief, consider switching to PPI
sucralfate
DRUG NAME:
o sucralfate
MOA:
o creates a coating or prevention over the ulcer
INDICATIONS:
o duodenal ulcer
NOTES:
o Rx only
o must be taken 4x/day
misoprostol
DRUG NAME:
o misoprostol
MOA:
o a synthetic prostaglandin that replaces those consumed by NSAIDs
INDICATIONS:
o prevention of ulcers in patients taking long-term NSAIDs and termination of pregnancy
(used along with miphroprostein steroid to induce abortion
NOTES:
o teratogenic
o can’t be used in pregnancy (used to induce abortion)
Anatacids
DRUG CLASS:
a antacids
DRUGS:
o calcium carbonate (tums)
o sodium bicarbonate (alka-seltzer)
MOA:
o neutralizes the pH in the stomach
INDICATIONS:
o symptom relief in PUD and GERD (do not heal)
ONSET:
o rapid onset and relief
o usually 5 - 15 min
SE/AE:
o depending on which drug used, they can cause diarrhea or constipation
NOTES:
o available OTC
o should not be taken at the same time as other medications
o OD can cause acid base imbalances
PUD due to H. pylori requires what type of treatment
ABX (antibiotic) treatment
nausea can be related to conditions such as:
o bowel obstruction
o myocardial infarction
o pregnancy
serotonin receptor antagonist
DRUG CLASS:
o serotonin receptor antagonist
DRUGS:
o ondansetron (zofran)
MOA:
o blocks 5-HT3-receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
INDICATIONS:
o nausea
SE/AE:
o headache
o QT prolongation
NOTES:
o first line agent for nausea
o available PO, IV, IM, ODT
o often given ODT (oral disintegrating tablet- place on tongue to dissolve)
o if pt is also vomiting w/nausea, PO route should not be used due to risk of vomiting up med, so use ODT
phenothiazines
DRUG CLASS:
o phenothiazines
DRUGS:
o prochlorperazine (compazine)
o promethazine (phenergan)
MOA:
o blocking dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
INDICATIONS:
o nausea
BLACK BOX:
o extrapyramidal effects (EPS)
SE/AE:
o anticholinergic effects
o hypotension
o sedation
metoclopramide (reglan)
DRUG NAME:
o metoclopramide (reglan)
MOA:
o blocking dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
INDICATIONS:
o nausea
OFF-LABEL USE:
o migraines
o tension headaches