Gastrointestinal

Question 1

Pancreatitis

Answer 1

When the protective mechanism within the pancreas fails that controls the enzyme activation. This causes the activated enzymes to start digesting the pancreas

Question 2

What does EPI stand for?

Answer 2

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Question 3

What is EPI?

Answer 3

The pancreas fails to produce sufficient exocrine digestive enzymes

Question 4

Example of an acid pump blocker

Answer 4

Omeprazole

“Protectant”

Question 5

Example of an H2 blocker

Answer 5

Zantac

“Antacids”

Question 6

Examples of anti emetics

Answer 6

Ondansetron

Cerenia

Question 7

What drugs affect gut motility

Answer 7

Opiates

Anticholinergics

Question 8

Irritant Laxatives

Answer 8

Work by stimulating defecation
Not to be used for obstructions or impacted faeces

E.g. Microlax

Question 9

Osmotic laxatives

Answer 9

Work by drawing water into the bowel to soften stools

Should be used for mega colons, obstructions etc

Care as can dehydrate

E.g. Lactulose

Question 10

Lubricant laxatives

Answer 10

Lubricate path of faeces, indicated for obstructions. Some can be given orally with care.

E.g. Mineral oil, Catlax

Question 11

When is inducing vomiting contraindicated

Answer 11

Corrosive toxins, GDV, inability to open mouth, extremely depressed/ weak patients, rats, horses, rabbits, GPs.