GI Meds

Question 1

Phenothiazines

Answer 1

Used for nausea/vomiting, motion sickness & in high doses schizophrenia and anxiety

Question 2

Common meds of Phenothiazines

Answer 2

Promethazine (Phenergan) and Prochlorperazine (Compazine)

Question 3

Contraindications of Phenothiazines

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity, asthma, caution with GI obstruction and COPD

Question 4

Side effects of Phenothiazines

Answer 4

• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Dizzy/drowsy

Question 5

Adverse effects of Phenothiazines

Answer 5

• Respiratory depression
• Dyspnea

Question 6

Nursing considerations w/ Phenothiazines

Question 7

Patient teaching w/ Phenothiazines

Question 8

Serotonin Receptor Antagonists

Answer 8

Used for nausea and vomiting

Question 9

Common meds of Serotonin Receptor Antagonists

Answer 9

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Question 10

Contraindications of Ondansetron

Answer 10

Hypersensitivity

Question 11

Side effects of Ondansetron

Answer 11

• Headache
• Constipation
• Fatigue/drowsy

Question 12

Adverse effects of Ondansetron

Answer 12

Angioedema (Sudden swelling of face, hands, and genitals)

Question 13

Nursing interventions w/ Ondansetron

Answer 13

Assess GI system (bowel sounds/movements)

Question 14

Patient education w/ Ondansetron

Answer 14

Avoid driving w/ fatigue/drowsy

Question 15

Antidiarrheals

Answer 15

Used for diarrhea

Question 16

Common meds of Antidiarrheals

Answer 16

Loperamide Hydrochloride (Immodium)

Question 17

Contraindications of Antidiarrheals

Answer 17

• Hepatic impairment
• Caution w/ dehydration