lilley ch 51 bowel disorder drugs Flashcards

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causes acute diarrhea (5)

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  • bacteria
  • viruses
  • drug induced
  • nutritional factors
  • protozoa
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causes chronic diarrhea (6)

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  • tumors
  • diabetes
  • addisons disease
  • hyperthyroidism
  • IBS
  • AIDS
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3 categories antidiarrheals

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  • adsorbents
  • antimotility drugs
  • probiotics
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4 examples adsorbents

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  • pepto bismol
  • activated charcoal
  • colestipol
  • cholestyramine
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examples anticholinergic (antimotility) drugs (3)

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  • atropine
  • hyoscyamine
  • belladonna alkaloid combos
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examples opiate (antimotility) drugs (3)

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  • codeine
  • loperamide
  • lomatil
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examples probiotic drugs (1)

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lactobacillus acidophilus

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8
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when would you use adsorbents

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mild cases diarrhea

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9
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when would you use anticholinergics and opiates

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more severe cases diarrhea

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when would you use probiotics

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antibiotic-induced diarrhea

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adverse effects adsorbents (6)

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  • increased bleeding time
  • constipation, dark stools
  • confusion
  • tinnitus
  • metallic taste
  • blue tongue
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adverse effects anticholinergics (5)

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  • urinary retention, impotence
  • headache, drowsiness
  • dry skin, flushing
  • blurred vision
  • tachycardia, hypotension
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adverse effects opiates (6)

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  • drowsiness, dizziness
  • N/V, constipation
  • resp depression
  • hypotension
  • urinary retention
  • flushing
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14
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who should opiates not be given to

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patient with bloody diarrhea

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15
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drug interactions adsorbents (5)

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digoxin
quinine
hypoglycemic drugs
warfarin
methotrexate
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16
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who should pepto bismol not be given to

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kids/teenagers with chickenpox/flu

risk of reyes

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who should anticholinergics not be given to (4)

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  • narrow angle glaucoma
  • myasthenia gravis
  • paralytic ileus
  • toxic megacolon
18
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5 types laxatives

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  • bulk forming
  • emollient (stool softener and lubricant)
  • hyperosmotic
  • saline
  • stimulant
19
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2 examples bulk forming laxatives

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psyllium (metamucil)

methylcellulose (citrucel)

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2 examples emollient laxatives (stool softener and lubricant)

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stool softener: docusate salts (colace, surfak)

lubricant: mineral oil

21
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4 examples hyperosmotic laxatives

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polyethylene glycol
sorbitol
glycerin
lactulose

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2 examples saline laxatives

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magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia)
magnesium citrate (citroma)
23
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2 examples stimulant laxatives

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senna (senokot)

bisacodyl (dulcolax)

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purpose of bulk forming laxatives

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high fiber

absorbs water to increase bulk

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purpose of emollient laxatives

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promotes more water and fat in stools

lubricates fecal material and intestinal walls

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purpose of hyperosmotic laxatives

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increase fecal water content

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purpose of saline laxatives

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causes more water to enter intestines

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purpose of stimulant laxatives

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increases peristalsis

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adverse effects bulk forming laxatives (4)

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  • impaction
  • fluid overload
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • esophogeal blockage
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adverse effects emollient laxatives (4)

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  • skin rashes
  • decreased absorption of vitamins
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • lipid pneumonia
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adverse effects hyperosmotic laxatives (4)

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  • abdominal bleeding
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • rectal irritation
  • diarrhea
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adverse effects saline laxatives (5)

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  • magnesium toxicity
  • cramping
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • diarrhea
  • increased thirst
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adverse effects stimulant laxatives (6)

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  • nutrient malabsorption
  • skin rashes
  • gastric irritation
  • electrolyte imbalances
  • discolored urine
  • rectal irritation
34
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what should be given with bisacodyl (dulcolax)

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water and empty stomach (*not milk, juice, or antacids)

35
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what should be given with bulk forming laxatives

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8 oz water