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Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders Flashcards

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A major cerebral center that lies near the medulla

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Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)

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A major cerebral center that causes vomiting when stimulated

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Vomiting Center

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3
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Drugs used to induce vomiting

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Emetics

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Hyperosmolar are which type of laxatives

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Osmotics

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Lubricants and stool softeners used to prevent constipation are what type of laxative

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Emollients

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Nonpharmacologic Measure for vomiting include:

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Weak tea
Flat soda
Gelatin
Pedialyte
Gatorade
Crackers
Dry toast
Avoid spicy/fatty foods

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7
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When do we use IV fluids to treat vomiting?

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If they patient has symptoms of dehydration.

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8
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Side effects of antihistamines include:

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Drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

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9
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When should motion sickness meds be taken?

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30 minutes to 1 hour before travel

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Antihistamines and anticholinergics help with nausea by:

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Acting primarily on the vomiting center. Decreasing stimulation of CTZ and vestibular pathways.

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11
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Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Promethazine (Phenergan) are what type of antiemetic?

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Antihistamine

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True or False: Promethazine (Phenergan) can be used in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.

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False

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13
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Scopolamine is what type of antiemetic?

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Anticholinergic

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The 3 categories of dopamine antagonists used as antiemetics are:

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Phenothiazines(Compazine), butyrophenones(Haldol), and benzodiazepines(Ativan)

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Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is an example of which type of dopamine antagonist?

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Phenothiazine

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Phenothiazines are also used to treat what type of disorders?

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Mental and emotional disorders, used in smaller doses as antiemetics

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Phenothiazines work by:

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Blocking dopamine receptors in CTZ suppressing emesis

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18
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Haloperidol and droperidol are which type of dopamine antagonist?

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Butyrophenones

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True or False: Butyrophenones have the same mechanism of action as phenothiazines.

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True

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Side effects of Butyrophenones include:

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EPS and hypotension

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21
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Diazepam and Lorazepam are which type of dopamine antagonist?

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Benzodiazepines

22
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Ondansetron (Zofran), granisetron, dolasetron, and palonosetron are what type of antiemetic?

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Serotonin antagonists

23
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Common side effects of serotonin antagonists include:

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Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue

24
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Dexamethasone and methylprednisolone are which type of drug?

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Glucocorticoids (corticosteroids)

25
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Dronabinol and Marinol are which type of drug?

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Cannabinoids

26
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How are Cannabinoids administered to help alleviate nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy?

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They are taken by mouth 1-3 hours before chemo and every 2-4 hours after for a max of 6 doses/day.

27
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How does metoclopramide (Reglan) work?

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It blocks dopamine receptors in the CTZ.

28
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True or False: Metoclopramide (Reglan) is routinely used in children.

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False, EPS occur more frequently in children

29
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True or False: It is better to use nonpharmacological treatments for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

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True

30
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When should emetics not be used after ingestion of a toxic substance?

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When the person has ingested caustic substances like bleach, lye, ammonia, toilet cleaners, or battery acid. Neither should they be used for ingestion of petroleum distillates.

31
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What should be used instead of emetics when vomiting is contraindicated?

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Activated charcoal

32
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Nonpharmacological treatments for diarrhea include:

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Clear liquids, oral solutions (gatorade, pedialyte), IV electrolyte solutions

33
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True or False: The use of Loperamide (Imodium) can prolong the duration of Traveler’s diarrhea.

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True

34
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Diphenoxylate w/ Atropine (Lomotil) and Loperamide (Imodium) are which type of antidiarrheal?

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Opiates

35
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Why is atropine added to diphenoxylate?

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It is an anticholinergic drug that decreases intestinal cramping, motility, and secretions. It also helps to decrease the incidence of abuse.

36
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True or False: Opiates that are used for diarrhea cannot cause respiratory depression.

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False

37
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Adsorbents work by:

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Coating the wall of the GI tract and adsorbing bacteria and toxins.

38
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Kaolin-pectin and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) are examples of which type of antidiarreheal?

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Adsorbents

39
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Nonpharmacological treatments for constipation include:

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Fiber, water, exercise, and routine bowel habits.

40
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Lactulose is an example of which type of laxative?

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Osmotic (Saline)

41
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What are the differences between laxatives, cathartics, and purgatives?

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Laxatives promote soft stool. Cathartics promote soft to watery stool with cramping. Purgatives promote watery stool with cramping. Some medications’ action as laxatives or cathartics depends on the dose.

42
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Osmotic laxatives work by:

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Pulling water into the colon increasing bulk in feces which stimulates peristalsis.

43
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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax), senna, and castor oil are which type of laxative?

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Stimulants

44
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Stimulant laxatives work by:

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Increasing peristalsis by irritating sensory nerve endings in the intestinal mucosa.

45
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Metamucil, Miralax, and Fibercon are which type of laxative?

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Bulk-forming

46
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True or False: It is important to drink a lot of fluid when taking bulk-forming laxatives.

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True. They can solidify in the GI and cause an intestinal obstruction.

47
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Lubiprostone (Amitiza) is what type of laxative?

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Chloride channel activator

48
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How is Lubiprostone (Amitiza) used?

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It is used for idiopathic constipation in adults.

49
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Contraindications for Laxative use include:

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Undiagnosed abdominal pain
Inflammatory disorders of the GI tract
Spastic colon
Bowel obstruction
Pregnancy

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