Diuretics
Most common conditions for which diuretics are used:
Hypertension, Heart Failure
What are cathartics?
Facilitates fast emptying of colon
What is the laxative of choice for routine use and in pregnancy?
Bulk-Forming Laxative
Person between the ages of 75-84
Middle-Old
Term for: discrimination and prejudice against elders
Ageism
What are osmotic diuretics used for?
Increased intracranial pressure and increased intraocular pressure
What is the suffix for PPI medications?
-prazole
Mineral Oil is what type of laxative?
Lubricant Laxative
Most common type of dementia in older adults
Alzheimer's disease
Decrease in intellectual functioning eventually resulting in inability to care for oneself
Dementia
Name 3 potassium sparing diuretics
Amiloride, Spironolactone, Triamterene
What do Proton Pump Inhibitors do?
Reduce the acidity of the stomach by binding stomach enzymes
What laxative is not to be used in pregnancy or lactation?
Castor oil
What 2 changes happen in the respiratory system in older adults?
Reduced flexibility of lung elasticity, alveoli do not full expand
Person between the ages of 65-74
Name 4 loop diuretic examples
Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide
Pyridium treats the pain associated with what
UTI
What does a stool softener do?
Decrease consistency of stool, attract water and fat to the stool to soften, improve stool passage through the colon
Glaucoma is an example of what kind of physical change in older adults?
Sensory
Lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque the condition is known as
Cataract
Name 5 Thiazide diuretics:
Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
What does a gastric stimulant do?
Decrease esophageal sphincter pressure and increase gastric emptying
Why is it problematic for pts to become dependent on laxatives?
Can cause a weakened bowel function and increased constipation
Which organs of the body are primarily responsible for metabolizing and eliminating medications from the body?
Liver and Kidneys
A temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain
Transient Ischemic Attack