Bowel Basics
This is the normal color of stool due to bile
What is brown?
This type of laxative adds bulk to stool
What is a bulk-forming laxative?
This class of medications treats nausea and vomiting by acting on the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and may block serotonin or dopamine receptors
What are antiemetics?
These class of medications works as the final step of gastric acid production and reduces stomach acid
What are PPIs or H2 blockers?
Name the difference between Loperamide vs Lomotil
What are Antidiarrheals OTC vs Prescription?
These vegetables can cause your stool to appear green in color
What are green leafy vegetables or medication?
This is a side effect of a stimulant laxative.
What is abdominal cramping?
Common antiemetic used in hospitals
What is ondansetron?
Example of a PPI
What is omeprazole?
This OTC drug slows the gut, not fix the cause
What is loperamide?
This reflex triggers the urge to defecate
What is the defecation reflex?
This laxative works fastest and stimulates the bowel
What is a stimulant laxative?
Drowsiness, sleepiness
What is a side effect?
Example of an H2 blocker
What is famotidine?
Priority nursing action with diarrhea
What is monitor hydration?
Name one factor that promotes bowel elimination
What is fiber, fluids, or activity?
Common side effect of laxatives with overuse
What is dependence or diarrhea?
This drug type blocks dopamine
What is metoclopramide?
These drugs should be taken before meals
What are PPIs?
Blood is noted in the stool
What is hold antidiarrheal?
This can cause a gray or clay appearance to the stool.
What is a bile obstruction?
This type pulls water into stool (like Miralax)
What is an osmotic laxative?
Nursing action before giving antiemetic
What is assess cause of nausea?
Long-term use risk of PPIs
What is fractures or low magnesium?
When should antidiarrheals be avoided?
What is infection or fever?