Science Medicine
Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses exam with well
eraborated exam
Terms in this set (50
Anti-Diarrheals Mode of action Reduce fluid content of the stool and decrease the peristalsis
and motility of the intestinal tract
Anti-Diarrheals Side Effects Abdominal pain constipation dizziness, nausea and vomiting
bismuth subsalicylate (what is it? brand Pepto-Bismol
name/considerations) Contains salicylates (Reyes syndrome)
temporary darkening of stool
Diphenoxylate and atropine sulfate Lomotil (Anti-Diarrheal)
loperamide Imodium (Anti-Diarrheal)
Kaolin and pectin Colace (Anti-Diarrheal)
What are the 3 general types of laxatives Bulk-forming agents
(common side effects) Hyperosmolar or Saline solutions
Stimulant or irritant laxatives
Side effects:
Nausea/vomiting/obstruction/hypersensitivity/cramping/diarr
hea/electrolytes
Bulk Forming laxatives (action/side effects) absorb water and expand
increase bulk and moisture which increases peristalsis and
softens stool
Not within 2 hours of other meds
Psyllium seed Metamucil (Bulk-forming laxative)
methylcellulose Citrucel (Bulk-forming laxative)
hyperosmolar laxatives (action/side draw water into bowel promoting peristalsis
effects/contraindication) rapid. major dehydration possible
Avoid impaired kidney function, congestive heart failure and
high blood pressure
Lactulose (hyperosmotic laxative) decreases ammonia levels in patients
with liver problems
Magnesium citrate (hyperosmotic laxative) Milk of magnesia
Sodium salts (hyperosmotic laxative) Fleet enema
Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses exam with well
eraborated exam
Terms in this set (50
Anti-Diarrheals Mode of action Reduce fluid content of the stool and decrease the peristalsis
and motility of the intestinal tract
Anti-Diarrheals Side Effects Abdominal pain constipation dizziness, nausea and vomiting
bismuth subsalicylate (what is it? brand Pepto-Bismol
name/considerations) Contains salicylates (Reyes syndrome)
temporary darkening of stool
Diphenoxylate and atropine sulfate Lomotil (Anti-Diarrheal)
loperamide Imodium (Anti-Diarrheal)
Kaolin and pectin Colace (Anti-Diarrheal)
What are the 3 general types of laxatives Bulk-forming agents
(common side effects) Hyperosmolar or Saline solutions
Stimulant or irritant laxatives
Side effects:
Nausea/vomiting/obstruction/hypersensitivity/cramping/diarr
hea/electrolytes
Bulk Forming laxatives (action/side effects) absorb water and expand
increase bulk and moisture which increases peristalsis and
softens stool
Not within 2 hours of other meds
Psyllium seed Metamucil (Bulk-forming laxative)
methylcellulose Citrucel (Bulk-forming laxative)
hyperosmolar laxatives (action/side draw water into bowel promoting peristalsis
effects/contraindication) rapid. major dehydration possible
Avoid impaired kidney function, congestive heart failure and
high blood pressure
Lactulose (hyperosmotic laxative) decreases ammonia levels in patients
with liver problems
Magnesium citrate (hyperosmotic laxative) Milk of magnesia
Sodium salts (hyperosmotic laxative) Fleet enema
