Session 5: General Information GI Drugs

Question 1

AKA vomit

Answer 1

Emesis

Question 2

Blood in vomit

Answer 2

Hematemesis

Question 3

AKA stomach flu

Answer 3

Gastroenteritis

Question 4

Movement of smooth muscle in intestines; involuntary

Question 5

• Monitor for s/s bleeding ulcer and teach to report same immediately –
  o Coffee Ground Emesis
  o Dark, tarry stools
  • Report increased pain
  • Avoid alcohol, NSAIDS, or foods that cause GI irritation (spicy, fatty).
  • Caution to use these over-the-counter products as directed and read
  labels.

Answer 5

Ulcer Treatment Considerations

Question 6

• evaluate therapeutic effect, relief of symptoms
• Teach risk factors and benefit of smoking cessation.

Answer 6

Gerd & Ulcer Treatment Considerations

Question 7

CONTRAINDICATIONS - UNDIAGNOSED abdominal pain GI toxins (I.e. food poisoning)

• Assess for relief of diarrhea
• Assess for dehydration
• Encourage intake of fluids and
  electrolytes as tolerated
• Implement/teach safety precautions/fall
  prevention if drowsy
• Use OTC products as directed

Answer 7

Antidiarrheal Drugs

Question 8

An area in the brain that initiates vomiting by inhibiting peristalsis and producing retro-peristaltic contractions beginning in the small bowel and ascending into the stomach. It also produces simultaneous contractions in the abdominal muscles and diaphragm that generate high pressures to propel the stomach contents upwards.

Answer 8

Vomiting Center (VC)