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NV constipation diarrhea Flashcards

1
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scopolamine

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anticholinergics

N/V

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2
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cyclizine
dimenhydrinate
diphenhydramine
hydroxyzine
meclizine
doxylamine
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Antihistamines (N/V)

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3
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chlorpromazine
prochlorperazine
promethazine

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phenothiazines (N/V)

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4
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Droperidol

Haloperidol

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Butyrophenones (N/V)

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5
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Metoclorpramide

trimethobenzamide

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benzamides (N/V)

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6
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Dexamethasone

Methylprednisone

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Corticosteroids (N/V)

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7
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Dronabinol

Nabilone

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Cannabinoids (N/V)

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8
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Lorazepam

Alprazolam

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Benzodiazepines (N/V)

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9
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Dolasetron
Granisetron
Ondansetron
Palonesetron

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Serotonin Antagonists (N/V)

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10
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Aprepitant

Netupitant

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Neurokinin-1 antagonists (N/V)

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11
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Calcium polycarbophil
psyllium
methylcellulose

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Absorbents & Bulk Agents (diarrhea)

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12
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Loperamide

Diphenoxylate + atropine

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Antiperistaltic Agents (diarrhea)

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13
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Bismuth subsalicylate

Octreotide

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Antisecretory Agents (diarrhea)

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14
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Ciprofloxacin
Lexofloxacin
Azithromycin
Rifaximin

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Anti-infectives (diarrhea)

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15
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Dicylomine
hyoscyamine
clidinium+chlordiazepoxide
peppermint oil

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Anti-spasmodics (diarrhea)

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16
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Psyllium
Polycarbophil
Methylcellulose

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Bulk Producers (constipation)

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17
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Lactulose
Sortbitol
Glycerin
Polyethyline glycol 3350

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Hyperosmotics (constipation)

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18
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Mineral oil

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lubricant (constipation)

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19
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Bisacodyl
Senna
Castor Oil

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Stimulant laxatives (constipation)

20
Q

Docusate

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Emollients (constipation)

21
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Magnesium citrate
magnesium sulfate
other sodium/phosphate

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Saline Agents (constipation)

22
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Lupiprostone

Linaclotide

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Intestinal Secretagogues (constipation)

23
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Methylnaltrexone

BromideNaloxegol

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Peripherally Acting Mu-opioid antagonists (constipation)

24
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This area of the vomiting center has 3 types of receptors: 5HT3, neurokinin-1, dopamine D2

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Chemoreceptor Trigger zone (CTZ)

25
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Is the CTZ inside or outside the BBB?

26
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What is the cerebral cortex affected by?

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sensory: sight/smell/emotion

27
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Which area of the vomiting center are best targeted to treat motion system?

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Vestibular system (anticholinergics and antihistamines)

28
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Best treatment for mild n/v in pregnancy?

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Pyridoxine (B6) or Doxylamine

29
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best treatment for severe n/v in pregnancy?

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promethazine

30
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treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum

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methylprednisolone

31
Q

DO NOT GIVE FOR nausea/vomiting in pregnancy…and why

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Ondansetron - cleft palate/heart defects

32
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In which class of drugs will you have a risk of EPS?

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phenothiazines, butyrophenones, benzamides

33
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Droperidol and haloperidol act on which receptors, treating N/V

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Dopamine antagonists

34
Q

which of the serotonin antagonists if most effective at preventing delayed nausea related to chemo (longest 1/2 life)

A

Palonsentron

35
Q

Aprepitant (Neurokinin-1) has MANY interactions due to being what substrate?

36
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which anti n/v med to take the night before surgery?

A

scopolamine

37
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which n/v med to take before anesthesia?

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palonsetron or dexamethasone

38
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n/v meds recommended after surgery?

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Droperidol or serotonin antagonists

39
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most of the anti-constipation meds take 1-3 days. For faster relief, which hyperosmotic do you choose?

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Polyethyline glycol (PEG) 3350

40
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what to be cautious of when prescribing mineral oil for constipation

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aspiration risk! avoid in elderly

41
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contraindication of castor oil (stimulant laxative)?

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PREGNANCY - causes uterine contractions and rupture

42
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Which n/v med is used as PROPHYLAXIS for constipation, and takes up to 72 hours for effect?

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emollients (Docusate)

43
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The saline agents need to be avoided in which type of patient?

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RENAL failure, CHF, elderly

44
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When to prescribe Mu-opioid receptor antagonists

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RESERVE for special situations - give to patients taking opioids to prevent the decrease in GI motility that they cause

45
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do you want to use antiperistaltic agents for infectious diarrhea?

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NO! don’t want to keep the organism inside longer.

46
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MOA absorbents/bulk agents

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absorb water into intestines, forming gel

47
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antiinfectives used to treat infectious diarrhea

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Cipro
levofloxacin
azithromycin
rifamixin

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