MOD 5 Flashcards
what is the GI tract’s primary function?
to provide the human body with fluids and nutrients
what are the two sets of tubular glands of stomach mucosa consists?
Gastric glands
Pyloric glands
what dose the Gastric gland do?
secrete HCL acid, pepsinogen, intrinsic factor, and mucus
what dose the Pyloric glands do?
secrete mucus, pepsinogen, and hormone gastrin.
Hepatocytes (liver cells) continually produce bile, composed of bile salts, bilirubin, cholesterol, lecithin, and electrolytes.
what is the function of bile?
- emulsify fats
2. help absorb cholesterol, fatty acids, monoglycerides and other lipids from intestinal tract.
where are fat soluble vitamins absorbed?
intestine
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
vitamins A, D, E, and K
what is the major functions of the pancreas?
- Insulin production by the beta islet cells. (endocrine)
2. Production of pancreatic juice containing enzymes that aide in digestion. (exocrine)
Absorbent Agents belong to class of drugs known as what?
protective agents of the GI mucosa.
why must absorbent agents be administered soon after poison ingestion?
because can only bind drugs or toxins that have not been absorbed from the GI tract.
Absorbent agents intended as adjunct tx to poison management and should be combined with what?
with dialysis, antidote adm, or gastric lavage.
Activated charcoal
odorless, tasteless black powder.
May dilute with H2O to put down naso or orogastric tube. Protect airway!!!!
what are Adverse Drug Reaction to absorbent agents?
Black stools and constipation. Give Lax to prevent constipation.
what should you expect to do if food is present in the stomach?
give larger doses
how long after poisoning should charcoal be administered for maximum effect?
within 30 min
how often can charcoal be administered for drugs undergo entero hepatic recycling?
q 2 hours for drugs
when is charcoal contraindicated?
when a corrosive agent or a petroleum distillate has been ingested.
what do Antiflatulent Agents do?
Provide defoaming action in GI tract with H2O – repellent properties. Disperses gas pockets in the GI tract.
what are Antiflatulent Agents used to tx?
excess flatus; functional gastric bloating; post-op flatus,Diverticulitis, spastic or irritable colon, air swallowing and peptic ulcer.
simethicone (Mylicon)
Antiflatulent Agents: Oral suspension, chewable tablets, capsules
how should simethicone (Mylicon) be administered?
- adm pc &at hs
- chew tablets thoroughly before swallowing and take -with a full glass of water.
what do Digestive Agents do?
Aid digestion in clients who lack these substances that naturally digest food
what do Bile acids do?
stimulate bile production in the liver
what do Bile salts do?
emulsify fats, dispersing into small globules; help in absorption of fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, cholesterol and other lipids.
what does HCL acid do?
begins protein digestion in the stomach
what dose Trypsin aid?
digestion of proteins
what does Amylase aid?
digestion of CHO lipase and aids in digestion of fats
Bile Salts
used infreq
Acidulin
- tx conditions where there is not enough HCL acid,
hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria. - Adm tid ac.
- Not as effective as dilute HCL acid
HCL acid (dilute)
sip solution through straw to prevent
tooth enamel damage.
pancreatin
po. with meals or snacks. Aids in digestion of all foods
pancrelipase (Pancrease)
tx pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis,
steatorrhea (fatty stools).
what are the adverse reactions to Digestive Agents?
- Bile salts – abd cramping, diarrhea
- HCL acid – acid base abnormalities
- Pancreatic enzymes – nausea, diarrhea
why do you not adm pancreatic enzymes with antacids?
negates the effects, give with meals three times a day
Diarrhea
increased freq or weight and liquidity of stools produced by rapid peristalsis.
Constipation
decreased movement of fecal matter through large Intestine.
what can diarrhea cause?
abd discomfort, malaise and lethargy from dehydration
what is a risk of constipation?
may be harmful in clients who should not strain (valsalva maneuver), such as those with recent MI.
what is the difference between Cathartics and laxatives ?
Cathartic implies fluid evacuation. Laxative implies elimination of a soft, formed stool.
Opium preparations
Antidiarrheal Agents:used to treat acute, nonspecific diarrhea.The morphine decreases GI motility and peristaltic movements.They are absorbed well but may produce some of the systemic effects of morphine in large doses.
what cant opium preparations be used for?
diarrhea caused by toxic chemicals or pathogens
opium tincture
Schedule II drug
Opium tincture may be added to enteral feeding preparations to prevent the diarrhea that they typically cause.
paregoric
– Schedule III
commonly used with Kaolin, pectin and bismuth
salts, because of absorbent and protective effects
what do Diphenoxylate & loperamide do?
decreases GI motility by
Depressing the circular and longitudinal muscle action
in large and small intestines
diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Schedule V drug.
Contains atropine (anticholingeric agent) to
discourage abuse.
what Sx of atropine toxicity?
dry
mouth, urine retention, tachycardia, hyperthermia
Kaolin and Pectin
Locally acting, not absorbed, bind with bacteria,toxins and other irritants on the intestinal mucosa.Used for acute or chronic diarrhea. Kaolin coats the walls of the GI tract and decreases the pH. Pectin may be added to enteral feedings, most commonly used, prolonged use can cause constipation
Cholestyramine (Questran)
tx diarrhea due to excess bile acids in the colon.
what are signs of hypo peristalsis?
- anorexia and nausea in early stage
- abd distention
- auscultation of rushes or high pitched sounds over the abdomen
- eventually a “silent abdomen” – absent bowel sounds
- percussion of air or fluid over abdomen, resonant sound,not dull
- absence of flatus
- absence of bowel movements
- vomiting with resulting fluid & elec imbalance
when should you observe for signs of atropine toxicity?
with lomotil adm
what should you monitor a client receiving opium antidiarrheal medication for?
CNS depression