Meds

Question 1

Furosemide

Answer 1

Potassium wasting

Question 2

Spironolactone

Answer 2

Potassium sparing

Question 3

Bulking forming med

Answer 3

Psyllium

Question 4

Psyllium action

Answer 4

Absorbs water in intestines, which increases bulk and distends bowel to initiate reflex bowel activity

Question 5

psyllium considerations

Answer 5

needs fluids, before and after
monitor for bloating, gas, cramping, constipation
safe for long-term use

Question 6

emollient

Answer 6

docusate sodium

Question 7

docusate sodium action

Answer 7

lowers surface tension of GI fluids, facilitates passage of water and lipids into fecal mass which softens stool

Question 8

docusate sodium considerations

Answer 8

encourage fluid intake
used w/stimulant prevent opioid-induced constipation
no stimulant effect

Question 9

stimulant

Answer 9

sennosides, bisacodyl

Question 10

stimulant action

Answer 10

stimulant intestinal motility and increases water content

Question 11

bisacodyl consideration

Answer 11

come po and suppository

Question 12

sennosides consideration

Answer 12

may turn urine yellow-brown or pink

Question 13

softner and stimulant

Answer 13

docusate sodium/ sennosides

Question 14

docusate sodium/sennosides consideration

Answer 14

used in prevention of opioid-induced constipation

Question 15

hyperosmotic

Answer 15

polyethylene glycol, sorbital

Question 16

hyperosmotic actions

Answer 16

increases water content of feces, resulting in distention, peristalsis, and evacuation

Question 17

hyperosmotic consideration

Answer 17

may take 2-4 days to produce bowel movement
mix in 4-8oz hot or cold beverages
monitor for bloating cramping, gas