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GI - unit B Flashcards

1
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First line treatment for constipation

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Osmotic laxatives (lactulose, MiraLax)

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2
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bulk-forming agents

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psyllium (Metamucil)

Citrucel

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How do surfactant laxatives work?

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facilitate the movement of water into the stool by lowering surface tension.

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4
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Examples of surfactant laxatives

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Docusate sodium (stool softeners)

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5
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Downside of mineral oil

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decreases absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

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Act as an irritant to the colon and precipitate peristalsis

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Stimulant laxatives (Bisacodyl, Senna, Ex-Lax)

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7
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Frequently abused by those with eating disorders

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Stimulant laxatives

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8
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two common laxatives used for children

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Miralax

Lactulose

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9
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First-line treatment for children with fecal impaction

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Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax)

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10
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How do opioids treat diarrhea

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Activate opioid receptors in GI tract, decrease intestinal motility.

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Examples of opioids to treat diarrhea

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Lomotil (diphenoxylate and atropine)

Loperamide (Imodium)

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12
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First line treatment of diarrhea in pregnancy

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Loperamide (Imodium)

Category B

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13
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Structural analog of meperidine. Causes decreased secretions and decreased peristalsis.

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Loperamide (Imodium)

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Diphenoxylate structural analog of meperidine. Causes decreased secretions and decreased peristalsis. Atropine is an anticholinergic, which helps dry body fluids and also slows gut movement.

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Lomotil

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15
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Antisecretory, antimicrobial and anti-infalmmatory

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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)

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16
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Makes stool firmer

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Bulk-forming laxatives (methylcellulose, Psyllium, Polycarbophil)

17
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black box warning on fluoroquinolones (levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin)

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Tendon rupture

18
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Treatment for infectious diarrhea such as giardia and E. histolytic bacteria

A

Flagyl (metronidazole)

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