influences Flashcards
antidiarrheal
inhibit peristalsis
opiods
constipate
antacids
constipate; white discoloration or speckling
iron
constipation; black stool
anticholinergic
constipate
pink/red stool
any drug with potential to cause GI bleeding
anticoagulants or aspirin products
antibiotics
disrupts normal intestinal flora, allowing microorganisms to grow within the intestine
green-grey stool
at risk for C diff
opium
Paregoric
antidiarrheal
increases smooth muscle tone
decreases GI motility & secretions
diphenoxylate
AND
atropine
Lomotil
antidiarrheal
slows gastric motility, local effect on GI wall
loperamide
Immodium
antidiarrheal
inhibits peristalsis, direct effect on GI wall muscle
kaolin-pectin
Kaopectate
antidiarrheal
absorbs and soothes
bismuth-subsalicylate
antidiarrheal
decreases GI secretion
antimicrobial against bacterial & viral pathogens
cathartics & laxatives
promote peristalsis
bulk forming
metamucil
laxative
stimulates peristalsis
causes stool to absorb water and swell
stool softener
colace
laxative
allow water and fat to penetrate and lubricate the stool
emollient
mineral oil
laxative
lubricates intestinal tract, slows water absorption which softens stool
easier to pass
stimulant
dulcolax
laxative
promotes peristalsis
irritates the intestinal mucosa/stimulates nerve endings in intestinal wall
saline-osmotic
MOM
laxative
draws water into intestine
stimulates peristalsis
