GI System Flashcards
Antiflatulant
Decreases excessive gas in stomach or intestines
Anticholinergic
Blocks parasympathetic nervous system
Antispasmodic
Prevents or decreases intestinal spasms
Antisecretory
Inhibits secretions of intestinal tract
Prokinetic
Stimulates gastrointestinal motility & accelerates gastric & intestinal emptying
Absorbent
Adheres the surface of a solid material to the surface of another material
Astringent
Causes shrinking action
topical or local
Laxative
Promotes or facilitates evacuation of bowel contents- alliveiating constipation over a period of several hrs to days
Cathartic
Causes a bowl movement within a short period of time - following administration
Anthelmintic
Treats intestinal parasites
Name ways meds can work on GI tract
Increase or decrease function of the tract by changing muscle tone. They increase or decrease emptying time through stomach or change the speed of peristalsis. They relieve enzyme deficiencies & assist in absorption of vitamins
Common side effects for meds for GI disorders
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain & cramping, electrolyte imbalance, blurred vision
What are oral antifungals used to treat
Condita ( thrush )
How do oral antifungals work
Bind to oral mucosa & pass through, but not absorbed by GI tract
Do we use oral antifungals to treat children
Yes. Safe for children
What are results of treatment with oral antivirals
Are puritive care only
Are antivirals used topically, systemically or both
Both
What are the uses for the antiviral Acyclovir
Herpes treatment (used for systemic relief for local pain & lesions)
What are antacids used to treat
Peptic ulcer disease & GERD
What r the properties of antacids by family
Aluminum compounds cause constipation, calcium compounds cause constipation, magnesium compounds cause diarrhea, sodium compounds do not affect gastric motility. Alum, calc, mag do not change ph and sodium does
What is the duration of antacids
Short
Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids
Decreases absorption
How often should antacids be taken within a day
Up to 7 times a day
What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water
Chewables - not liquid
What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use
Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water
What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism
Magnesium
Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed
To prevent constipation or diarrhea
Do we routinely take antacids with other meds
No. Should not be takin with most other meds because a certain ph balance needs to be maintained for them to work properly
Are antiflatulents added Rx’ed with antacids
Yes. To remove gas
How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori
Two
What is used to keep bacteria from adhering to the stomach wall
Bismuth salts
Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori
Yes. Generally added
How are the meds packaged for the combination of drugs used for treatment
Packaged on blister packs
What r the properties of antacids by family
Aluminum compounds cause constipation, calcium compounds cause constipation, magnesium compounds cause diarrhea, sodium compounds do not affect gastric motility. Alum, calc, mag do not change ph and sodium does
What is the duration of antacids
Short
Does food increase or decrease the absorption of antacids
Decreases absorption
How often should antacids be taken within a day
Up to 7 times a day
What forms of antacid do we follow with milk or water
Chewables - not liquid
What do we teach the pt regarding liquid antacid use
Shake before admin & do not drink milk or water
What antacids are used in the treatment of alcoholism
Magnesium
Y r aluminum & magnesium salts mixed
To prevent constipation or diarrhea
Do we routinely take antacids with other meds
No. Should not be takin with most other meds because a certain ph balance needs to be maintained for them to work properly
Are antiflatulents added Rx’ed with antacids
Yes. To remove gas
How many antibiotics are usually ordered to treat H.pylori
Two
What is used to keep bacteria from adhering to the stomach wall
Bismuth salts
Are anti secretory drugs given to treat H.pylori
Yes. Generally added
How are the meds packaged for the combination of drugs used for treatment
Packaged on blister packs
