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Digestive Enzymes
Antidiarrheals
Mystery Round
Miscellaneous
More Laxatives
100
Replace Pancreatic Enzymes Breakdown Fats, Proteins, Starches
What is the purpose of Digestive Enzymes?
100
Decrease Intestinal Peristalsis
What is the purpose of Antidiarrheals?
100
Immodium Tincture of Opium (Paregoric) Lomotil
What medications cause constipation, somnolence, dry skin and mucous membranes as a result of the combination of opiate like substances and atropine?
100
Granisetron (Kytril) Ondasetron (Zofran) Dronabinol (Marinol)
What are some 5-HT3 Antangonist Antiemetics?
100
Dependence Electrolyte Imbalance
What does long term use of laxatives lead to?
200
Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatitis Pancreatic Cancer Malabsorption Syndrome Gastrectomy Pancreatectomy
Who may need replacement therapy for pancreatic enzymes?
200
Difenoxin (Motofen) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Which Antidiarrheals are related to opioids?
200
Mineral Oil
What is an example of an emollient?
200
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) Promethazine (Phenergan)
What are some Antidopaminergic Antiemetics?
200
Bulk forming Laxatives
What is the most natural form of laxatives?
300
Creon, Cotazym
What are some examples of Digestive Enzymes?
300
Sedative and Euphoric effects (this is why they add atropine)
What is the side effect of Motofen and Lomotil?
300
Relieve Constipation and Fecal Impaction
What is the purpose of administering emollients?
300
Drowsiness
What is the side effect of Antidopaminergic Antiemetics?
300
May cause Obstruction of Esophagus (Monitor Dysphagia) Administer with LOTS of fluid (8 oz followed by 8 oz more)
What is a side effect of Bulk Forming Laxatives?
400
Creon (Pancreatin) Cotazym (Pancrealipase)
What are the generic names for Creon and Cotazym, Digestive Enzymes?
400
Pepto Bismol
What is the trade name for Bismuth Subsalicylate?
400
A, D, E, K
What vitamins may be impaired by taking mineral oil?
400
Pink/Violet Red/Violet Red/Brown Yellow/Brown Black
What is the color of urine when administering Cascara Sagrada or Senna?
400
Methyllcellulose (Citrucel, Unifiber) Psyllium (Metamucil, Fiberall) Polycarbophil (FiberCon)
What are some examples of Bulk forming Laxatives?
500
Undigested Food
What should you be checking the patient's stool for while administering Digestive Enzymes?
500
May cause stools and tongue to turn dark
What is a common side effect of Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol)?
500
At night on an empty stomach
When should you administer an emollient?
500
Relieve Constipation Prevent Straining
What is the purpose of administering Docusate (Colace, Surfak), a stool softener?
500
GoLYTELY
What is used for colon evacuation before surgery or procedures?