Session 5: Antidiarrheal Theapeutic Use

Question 1

Decreases bowel motility and decreases flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel. The Opioid-Like structure has fewer CNS effects.

Answer 1

Opiate-like Medications Therapeutic Action

Question 2

Fatal heart arrhythmia
Contraindicated for children under 2y/o

Answer 2

Antidiarrheal side effects

Question 3

• assess for use of antidysrhythmic or antipsychotic drugs due to interaction risks.
• teach to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants

Answer 3

Antidiarrheal Nursing Considerations