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GI - Unit 1 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drugs Flashcards

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What are some examples of the 5-ASA drugs?

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Sulfasalazine, Mesalamine, Olslazine

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What do the 5-ASA’s do?

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Decrease prostaglandin, decrease inflammation.

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What are some side effects of the 5-ASA’s?

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Anorexia, N/V, aplastic anemia.

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What are some of the steroids?

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Prenisone, Methylprednisolone

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What are some actions of the steroids?

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Decrease inflammation, used when there’s an exacerbation!

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What are some side effects of steroids?

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Moon face, humpback, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia.

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What are the nursing responsibilities for steroids?

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Assess for symptoms, monitor I/O, S/S infection, have to TIRTRATE OFF!!!

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What kind of drug is metronidazole (Flagyl)?

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Antibacterial - it prevents DNA synthesis of bacteria!

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What are side effects of metronidazole?

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Possible anaphylaxis, kidney, hearing problems.

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What are some nursing responsibilities for metronidazole?

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Look for rash, no booze while on this, no driving, etc.

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What are some of the anti-diarrhea’s and what do they do?

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Loperamide, Cholestyramine, Codeine - - they increase fecal bulk and inhibit peristalsis.

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What are some side effects of the anti-diarrhea meds?

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Drowsiness, constipation, N/V

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What are some nursing responsibilities for the anti-diarrhea meds?

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Assess stools, bowel sounds, skin turgor, give with meals, etc.

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What are some of the immunosuppressive drugs and what do they do?

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Azathinoprien, Cyclosporine, Methotrexate - they antagonize DNA/RNA synthesis.

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What are some of the side effects of immunosuppressive drugs?

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Stomach irritation, mouth sores, immune system decrease.

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What are some nursing actions for the immunosuppressive drugs?

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Decrease dose slowly - take at same time daily!

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What kind of drug is infliximab and what does it do?

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It’s an immune modulator. It neutralizes and prevents the activity of tumor necrosis factor alpha, which means it is anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative. Used for Crohn’s.

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What are some side effects of infliximab?

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Increased risk for cancer, fatigue, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, abdominal pain, N/V, Infections.

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What are some nursing responsibilities for Infliximab?

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Monitor for signs + symptoms of infections, watch for Crohn’s/UC Symptoms.

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