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UNF Pharm Workbook 52-54
Antidiarrheals and Laxs, Antiemetic and Anit Nausea, Vitamins and Minerals
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02/16/2008

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Laxatives that increase osmotic pressure in the small intestine, increasing water content and resulting in distention
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Saline
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Laxatives that absorb water into the instestine increasing bulk and distending the bowel
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Bulk forming
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A laxative that increases fecal water content in the LG intestine, resulting in distention, increased peristalisis and evacuation
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hyperosmotic
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Acts by coating the walls of the GI tract, binding to causaive bacteria or toxin to allow elmination via the stool
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Adsorbent
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Acts by decreasing peristalsis and musculartone of the intestine and thus slowing the movement of substances through the GI tract
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Anticholinergic
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Laxatives that soften stool
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Emollient
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A laxative that stimulates the nerves that supply the intestine, which resultes in increased peristalsis
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Stimulant
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Also acts to decrease bowel motility
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Opiates
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Bismuth subsalicylate (pepto-bismol) would be the treatment of choice for which patien
-7yr old that has chkpox
-23 yrr old woman who has severe abdominal pain
-45 yr old man who is complaing of constipation
-58 yr old man that has diarrhea
Definition
the 58 yr old
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While taking peptobismol you should avoid what?
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aspirin
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What would you use for rapid relief of constipation?
Definition
Milk of manesia
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A patient is given PEG-3350 in a solution of GoLYTELY for prep for a colonscopy the patient has diarherra in about 45 minutes, and two hours pass and the patient still has diarrhea. What should you do?
Definition
Remind the patient that it can take up to 4 hours to completely evacuate the bowl
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79yr old women comes in and says my bowels just arent right. She wants advice on which laxative to take, so she can have a BM every day. What should you tell her
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- a normal bowel pattern does not necessarily mean that you will have a BM everyday
-Increase your fluids and Fiber in your diet
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What drugs may cause drowsiness and drying of secreations when given to reduce nausea
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Antihistamines
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What class of antinausea drugs has proven to be very effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
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Serotonin blockers and Tetrahydrocannabinoids
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A drug for N/V that is a syntetic derivative of the major active substance in marijuana is known as
Definition
dronabinol (marinol)
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When giving antiemetic drugs for chemotherapy, what is the best time to give?
Definition
Before chemo begins
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When giving dronabinol to a patient with AIDS the nurse knows this drug may also have what effect in addition to reducing Nausea?
Definition
Enhanced appetite
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Specialized protein that catalyzes chemical reactions in organic matter
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Enzyme
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A deficiency of cyanocobalamin
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Pernicious Anemia
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A nonprotein substance that combines w/ a protein molecule to form an active enzyme
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Coenzyme
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A condition caused by Vitamin D deficiency that is characterized by soft pliable bones
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Rickets
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An inorganic substance ingested and attached to enzymes or other organic molecules
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Mineral
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An organic compound essential in small quantities for normal physiologic and metabolic functioning of the body
Definition
Vitamin
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A condition resulting from an ascorbic acid deficiency that is characterized by weakness and anemia
Definition
Scurvy
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An essential organic compound that can be dissolved and stored in the liver and fatty tissues
Definition
Fat soluble Vitamin
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Biologically active Chemicals that make up vitamin E compounds
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Tocopherols
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A disease of the peripheral nerves caused by an inability to assmilate thiamine
Definition
Beriberi
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An essential organic compound that can be dissolved in water but is not stored in the body for long periods of time
Definition
Water Soluble Vitamins
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A disease resulting from a niacin deficency or a metabolic defect that interferes w/ the conversion of tryptophan to niacin
Definition
Pellagra
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What Vitamins can be toxic if consumed in excess
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Vitamins A,D, & K
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A patient believes that taking megadoses of Vitamin C is healthy. What can happen if you take megadoses of Vitamin C
Definition
N/V headache and abdominal cramps
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If excessive amount of water solouble vitamins are ingested what usually happens
Definition
The excess amounts are normally excreted in the urine
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When reviewing the diet of a patient who has calcium deficiency the nurse recalls that efficient absorption of calcium requires adequate amounts of?
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Vitamin D
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