Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea/Constipation

Question 1

What is loperamide indicated for?

Answer 1

treatment of diarrhea

Question 2

What is psyllium indicated for?

Answer 2

• treatment of diarrhea
• treatment of constipation

Question 3

What is bismuth subsalicylate indicated for?

Answer 3

treatment of diarrhea

Question 4

What is polyethylene glycol indicated for?

Answer 4

treatment of constipation

Question 5

What is lactulose indicated for?

Answer 5

treatment of constipation

Question 6

What is bisacodyl indicated for?

Answer 6

treatment of constipation

Question 7

What is docusate sodium indicated for?

Answer 7

treatment of constipation

Question 8

What is dimenhydrinate indicated for?

Answer 8

alleviating nausea

Question 9

What are nausea/vomiting/diarrhea/constipation agents contraindicated in?

Answer 9

patients with hypersensitivity

Question 10

What is loperamide contraindicated in?

Answer 10

• acute dysentery (blood in stools, elevated temperature)
• ulcerative colitis
• bacterial enterocolitis
• pseudomembranous colitis associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics

Question 11

What is bismuth subsalicylate contraindicated in?

Answer 11

• salicylate allergy
• gastrointestinal ulcer
• renal insufficiency
• pediatric patients

Question 12

What is psyllium and other agents indicated for use in constipation contraindicated in?

Answer 12

• patients with severe dehydration. nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain
• symptoms of intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction, undiagnosed rectal bleeding and dysphagia
• overuse or extended use of any laxative should be avoided in order to prevent dependence

Question 13

What is lactulose contraindicated in?

Answer 13

patients requiring a low galactose diet

Question 14

What is dimenhydrinate contraindicated in?

Answer 14

• glaucoma,
• chronic lung disease
• prostatic hypertrophy

Question 15

loperamide (1)

Answer 15

opioid

• Imodium**

Question 16

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Loperamide (2)

Answer 16

• tabs: 2 mg
• oral solution: 0.2 mg/mL

Question 17

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Imodium (3)

Answer 17

• oral solution: 2 mg/15 mL
• caps: 2 mg
• orally disintegrating tab: 2 mg (generic not available)

Question 18

bismuth subsalicylate (1)

Answer 18

antisecretory agent

• Pepto Bismol*

Question 19

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Pepto Bismol (4)

Answer 19

• suspension: 17.6, 35.2 mg/mL
• cplts: 262, 524 mg
• chew tabs: 262, 350 mg
• caps: 262 mg

Question 20

psyllium (1)

Answer 20

bulk-forming agent

• Metamucil*

Question 21

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Metamucil (3)

Answer 21

• original powder: 0.5% w/w
• smooth texture powder: 0.3% w/w
• sugar-free smooth powder: 0.6% w/w

Question 22

polyethylene glycol (2)

Answer 22

osmotic agent

• RestoraLAX*
• Lax-A-Day*

Question 23

Dosage Forms and Strengths

RestoraLAX and Lax-A-Day (2)

Answer 23

• powder: 100% w/w
• sachets: 17 g/dose

Question 24

lactulose (1)

Answer 24

hyperosmotic agent

• Lactulose*

Question 25

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Lactulose (1)

Answer 25

solution: 667 mg/mL

Question 26

bisacodyl (1)

Answer 26

stimulant agent

• Dulcolax*

Question 27

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dulcolax (2)

Answer 27

• EC tabs: 5 mg
• suppository: 10 mg

Question 28

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Bisacodyl (1)

Answer 28

suppository: 5 mg

Question 29

docusate sodium (3)

Answer 29

stool softeners

• Colace*
• Soflax*
• Enemeez

Question 30

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Colace (3)

Answer 30

• solution: 10 mg/mL
• caps: 100 mg
• syrup: 4 mg/mL

Question 31

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Soflax (1)

Answer 31

caps: 100 mg

Question 32

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Enemeez (1)

Answer 32

rectal enema: 283 mg/5 mL

Question 33

dimenhydrinate (1)

Answer 33

antihistamine

• Gravol**

Question 34

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Gravol (7)

Answer 34

(no generics available)

• suppository: 25 mg, 100 mg
• syrup: 15 mg/mL
• chew tabs: 15 mg, 50 mg
• tabs: 50 mg
• caps: 50 mg
• SR caplets: 100 mg
• IM injection soln: 50 mg/mL

Question 35

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Generic Dimenhydrinate (2)

Answer 35

• injection soln (IM/IV): 50 mg/mL
• IV injection soln: 10 mg/mL