Gastrointestinal Flashcards
1
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Bismuth subsalicylate
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- Pepto- OTC, stimulates PG/E2 secretions
- Diarrhea
- Impeded H pylori
- AE- all the black things
2
Q
Cromolyn sodium
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- Mast cell stabilizer
- Diarrhea
3
Q
Diphenoxylate/ atropine
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- Anticholinergic- relaxes sm and prolongs transit time
- Diarrhea
- CI- Pseudomembranous colitis or enterotoxin bacteria
4
Q
Loperamide
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- Imodium, mu agonist/opiod, slows intestinal motility
- Diarrhea
- CI- gut infection, pseudomembranous colitis
5
Q
Octreotide
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- For diarrhea associated with secreting tumors, prolongs transit
6
Q
Diphenhydramine
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- First gen antihistamine/anticholinergic
- N/V, dizziness associated with motion, allergic reaction
- BLACK BOX do not use in obstruction, BPH, narrow angle glaucoma
- CI- neonates, lactation
7
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Meclizine
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- First gen antihistamine/anticholinergic
- N/V, dizziness associated with motion
- BLACK BOX do not use in obstruction, BPH, narrow angle glaucoma
- CI- neonates, lactation
8
Q
Ondansetron
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- 5 HT3 blocker
- Nausea due to chemo, rad, surgery
9
Q
Promethazine
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- Phenothiazine, similar to antipsychotic and first gen H blockers
- Severe N/V, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urdicaria, sedation, motion sickness, post op pain
- AE- extrapyramidal- psudo PD, sedation
- CI- <2 yo due to decrease in resp drive, asthma
10
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Prochlorperazine
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- Phenothiazine, similar to antipsychotic and first gen H blockers
- Severe N/V, schizophrenia
- AE- extrapyramidal- psudo PD, sedation
- CI- <2 yo due to decrease in resp drive, asthma
- BLACK BOX- increased mortality in elderly with dementia- related to psychosis
11
Q
Scopalamine
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- Anticholinergic
- N/V due to motion sickness, post surgery
- CI angle closure glaucoma
12
Q
Docusate
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- Stool softener, surfactant
- Constipation
13
Q
Lactulose
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- Oral osmotic- softener and laxative
- Constipation
14
Q
Milk of magnesium
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- Oral osmotic- softener and laxative
- Constipation
15
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PEG 3350
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- Miralax
- Oral osmotic- softener and laxative
- Constipation
16
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Bisacodyl
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- Laxative- take at bedtime, 8 hr lapse for onset
- Constipation, colon prep