GI drugs - Laxatives Flashcards by Anar Itrabarkahc | Brainscape

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What are the bulk forming drugs

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Methylcellulose
Psyllium
Bran

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What are the stool softeners

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Docusate
Mineral Oil
Glycerine

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What are the osmotic agents

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Mg salts
Mg(OH)3
Lactulose
Polyethylene Glycol

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What are the GI stimulants

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Senna
Bisacodyl
Castor Oil

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What is the Cl channel activator

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Lubiprostone

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What are the Opioid antagonists

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Alvimopan

Methylnaltrexone

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What distends the bowels to stimulate peristalsis

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Bulk forming drugs

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What do you give got hepatic encephalopathy

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Lactulose

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What is the Tx for opioid constipation

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Senna and Docusate

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How does Lactulose treat hepatic encephalopathy

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Draws out NH3 to prevent hyperammonemia

Acidification of gut lumen traps NH4+

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Where do bulk forming drugs come from

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Fruits and Vegetables

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What does taking bulk forming drugs require

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High fluid intake

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When do you not give bulk forming drugs

A

Opioid constipation

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What do you combine stool softeners with for opioid constipation

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GI Stimulant

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How Osmotic Agents act

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Draw water into lumen to stimulate motility

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What are osmotic agents used for

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Constipation

Prep for endoscopy (PEG)

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How does Lubiprostone work

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Increase fluid content by stimulating Cl secretion

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When do you give Lubiprostone

A

Constipation

IBS

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How do opioid antagonists work

A

Block GI mu receptors without entering CNS

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What do opioid antagonists do

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Increase Ach and peristalsis