Basic GI Disorders
Constipation requires ___ amount of bowel movements or less per week to be considered this disorder.
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This OTC medication is used to slow peristalsis in cases of diarrhea.
loperamide
Type of hypersensitivity reaction that requires prior sensitization and involves IgE.
What is Type I hypersensitivity?
The most common bacteria causing urinary tract infections.
What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
The neurotransmitter responsible for alertness and energy, often associated with the "fight or flight" response.
What is norepinephrine?
Condition where a firm, immovable mass of stool obstructs the lower GI tract
What is fecal impaction?
This type of laxative acts like dietary fiber and must be taken with large amounts of water.
What is a bulk-forming laxative?
The primary immune cells involved in Type IV hypersensitivity reactions
What are T cells?
Painful or difficult urination, often a symptom of urethritis.
dysuria
This first-line class of antidepressants works by increasing serotonin levels at nerve endings.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This kind of diarrhea lasts more than four weeks and is caused by chronic GI infections, malabsorption, or endocrine disorders.
What is chronic diarrhea?
This medication is a lubricant used for fecal impactions and prevents water from moving out of the intestines.
What is mineral oil?
An example of a Type II hypersensitivity reaction involving the destruction of red blood cells.
What is erythroblastosis fetalis?
This medication relieves urinary tract pain but causes urine to appear reddish-orange.
phenazopyridine
This anxiety disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety.
What is panic disorder?
This type of diarrhea is caused by inflammatory diseases like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.
What is exudative diarrhea?
A large-volume hyperosmotic solution used to evacuate the bowels before surgical procedures or tests.
What is polyethylene glycol
Condition caused by the deposition of antigen-antibody complexes in tissues, leading to inflammation.
glomerulonephritis
A beta-3 adrenergic receptor stimulator used to treat overactive bladder.
mirabegron
A medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder that does not cause sedation or risk of abuse.
What is buspirone?
The main complication of diarrhea and constipation that can lead to systemic issues.
What are fluid/electrolyte imbalances?
This class of diarrhea treatment works by replenishing normal gut flora and includes Saccharomyces boulardii for C. diff infections.
Probiotics
This medication inhibits mediator release from mast cells and is crucial in treating anaphylaxis.
epinephrine
This term describes involuntary urine loss with increased intra-abdominal pressure.
stress incontinence
A therapy combining trauma-focused approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques for PTSD.
What is exposure therapy?