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Bulk forming laxatives Psyllium (Metamucil) action: mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate peristalsis. ed:Take with 8-oz water and follow with 8-oz water; do not take dry. Report abdominal distention or unusual amount of flatulence. Lubricant laxatives Mineral oil (6-8 hrs...

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MEDS, 103 review, HESI mid
curricular SCC questions and
answers(already passed)

Bulk forming laxatives - answer Psyllium (Metamucil)


action: mix with intestinal fluids, swell, and stimulate peristalsis.


ed:Take with 8-oz water and follow with 8-oz water; do not take dry.
Report abdominal distention or unusual amount of flatulence.


Lubricant laxatives - answer Mineral oil (6-8 hrs)/Glycerin
suppository (30 min)
--> facilitates passage by LUBRICATING the intestinal MUCOSA
ed: dont take with meals


Stimulant laxatives - answer bisacodyl (Dulcolax), senna (Senokot)
NO LONG TERM USE
Action: decreases large intestinal water absorption


H-2 blockers - answer -famotidine*, ranitidine, cimetidine,
nizatidine-
**end in "tidine"**
action: reduce gastric acid secretion
Tx: heartburn, esophagitis, GERD, benign duodenal/gastric ulcers.
S/E = drowsiness/dizziness

,proton pump inhibitors (PPI) - answer -omeprazole**, lansoprazole,
esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole-
**end in "prazole"**
Action: blocks gastric acid production
Tx's: erosive esophagitis, GERD sx, H. pylori eradication
S/E = HA, N/D, abd pain


antibiotics for GI tract infections - answer metronidazole &
vancomycin
Tx: GI infection (c.diff/parasites)
S/E: GI upset, diarrhea


immunosuppressant for autoimmune disorders - answer
azathioprine
Tx's: crohns, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune hepatitis.
S/E: hepatotoxicity, bone marrow supression


bowel stimulants - answer senna and docusate sodium
--> Tx constipation by stimulating peristalsis


laxatives - answer -polyethylene glycol, lactulose, milk of magnesia-
-->Tx constipation by softening stool


antidiarrheals - answer loperamide (anticholinergic), diphenoxylate
-->tx diarrhea by decreasing peristalsis


corticosteroids for GI issues - answer prednisone
--> reduces inflammation and supresses immune response
Tx: IBD and autoimmune disorders

,short term use lots of S/E


Antiemetics - answer promethazine and metoclopramide
--> tx N/V


Anti-inflammatories for GI issues - answer mesalamine,
sulfasalazine, hydrocortisone enemas
--> reduce inflammation
tx: ulcerative colitis


NSAIDs - answer


Glimepiride - answer


Glipizide - answer


glyburide - answer metformin


calcium carbinate (tums) - answer antacid/calcium supplement


Phenazopyridine HCL - answer urinary analgesic
used to tx UTI
ed pt urine will be bright orange/red
hepatotoxic


Alprazolam - answer antianxiety
q4-6h can be habit forming

, buspirone - answer anti-anxiety
effect can take 3-4 weeks


diazepam - answer anti-anxiety


SSRI antidepressants - answer Fluoxetine


TCA's - answer Amitriptyline
doxepin
imipramine
Nortriptyline


Bupropion - answer antidepressant
tx: depression/smoking cessation


Trazodone - answer antidepressant
tx major depression
take with food


nursing process - answer assess
diagnose
outcome/planning
implement
evaluate


techniques of physical assessment - answer inspection
palpation
percussion

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