influences

Question 1

antidiarrheal

Answer 1

inhibit peristalsis

Question 2

opiods

Answer 2

constipate

Question 3

antacids

Answer 3

constipate; white discoloration or speckling

Question 4

iron

Answer 4

constipation; black stool

Question 5

anticholinergic

Answer 5

constipate

Question 6

pink/red stool

Answer 6

any drug with potential to cause GI bleeding

anticoagulants or aspirin products

Question 7

antibiotics

Answer 7

disrupts normal intestinal flora, allowing microorganisms to grow within the intestine
green-grey stool
at risk for C diff

Question 8

opium

Answer 8

Paregoric
antidiarrheal
increases smooth muscle tone
decreases GI motility & secretions

Question 9

diphenoxylate
AND
atropine

Answer 9

Lomotil
antidiarrheal
slows gastric motility, local effect on GI wall

Question 10

loperamide

Answer 10

Immodium
antidiarrheal
inhibits peristalsis, direct effect on GI wall muscle

Question 11

kaolin-pectin

Answer 11

Kaopectate
antidiarrheal
absorbs and soothes

Question 12

bismuth-subsalicylate

Answer 12

antidiarrheal
decreases GI secretion
antimicrobial against bacterial & viral pathogens

Question 13

cathartics & laxatives

Answer 13

promote peristalsis

Question 14

bulk forming

Answer 14

metamucil
laxative
stimulates peristalsis
causes stool to absorb water and swell

Question 15

stool softener

Answer 15

colace
laxative
allow water and fat to penetrate and lubricate the stool

Question 16

emollient

Answer 16

mineral oil
laxative
lubricates intestinal tract, slows water absorption which softens stool
easier to pass

Question 17

stimulant

Answer 17

dulcolax
laxative
promotes peristalsis
irritates the intestinal mucosa/stimulates nerve endings in intestinal wall

Question 18

saline-osmotic

Answer 18

MOM
laxative
draws water into intestine
stimulates peristalsis