Misc Healthcare Topics
Gastro-intestinal System
Compiled By Masterpiecesolutions
Edition: 2025/26
, Medical & Nursing | Misc Healthcare Topics I of XIII pages
1. SULFASALAZINE/AMINOSALICYLATES
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION?
BLOOD DISORDERS?
UNEXPLAINED BLEEDING/BRUISING
PURPURA
SORE THROAT
FEVE
2. SULFALSAZINE/AMINOSALICYLATE SIDE-EFFECTS
Nausea
Headache
Rash
Loss of appetite
Raised temperature
DIGOXIN TOXICITY
DIARRHOEA? Sorbitol/Magnesium antacids/Iron (ileostomy)
CONSTIPATION? Opioids/Calcium antacids/Iron (colostomy)
GI irritation+bleed? Aspirin/NSAIDs
Dehydration->hypokalaemia? Diuretics-> Switch to K+ sparing diuretic
Rapid loss of water/electrolytes? Laxatives-> Switch to bulk-forming
EC/MR capsules unsuitable? Ineffective
Better form?Quick action: liquids/uncoated/soluble tablets/capsules
3. STOMA CARE
What is it?
Artificial opening on abdomen, diverts flow of faeces/urine into external pouch
4. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY- MONITOR?
Levels of fat-soluble vitamins and micronutrients (zinc, selenium, etc)
5. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY
PATIENTS W/ CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)High dose pancreatin issue?Do not exceed?Report any new?
PATIENTS W/ CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)High dose pancreatin issue? Fibrosing colonopathyDo not exceed?
LIPASE+AMYLASE+PROTEASEwhich digestFATS+CARBS+PROTEINSabsorbed
COUNSELLING? Take w/ meal/snacks, prevent early breakdown
6. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY- TREATMENT?
Pancreatin- pancreatic enzyme replacemenet
7. PANCREATIC CANCER
What is it?
Reduced secretion of pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum due to pancreatitis/CF etc->
8. HAEMORRHOIDS- PREGNANCY?
BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE
Topical needed? Give a simple, soothing product
Misc Healthcare Topics 2025/26 Edition
Gastro-intestinal System
Compiled By Masterpiecesolutions
Edition: 2025/26
, Medical & Nursing | Misc Healthcare Topics I of XIII pages
1. SULFASALAZINE/AMINOSALICYLATES
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION?
BLOOD DISORDERS?
UNEXPLAINED BLEEDING/BRUISING
PURPURA
SORE THROAT
FEVE
2. SULFALSAZINE/AMINOSALICYLATE SIDE-EFFECTS
Nausea
Headache
Rash
Loss of appetite
Raised temperature
DIGOXIN TOXICITY
DIARRHOEA? Sorbitol/Magnesium antacids/Iron (ileostomy)
CONSTIPATION? Opioids/Calcium antacids/Iron (colostomy)
GI irritation+bleed? Aspirin/NSAIDs
Dehydration->hypokalaemia? Diuretics-> Switch to K+ sparing diuretic
Rapid loss of water/electrolytes? Laxatives-> Switch to bulk-forming
EC/MR capsules unsuitable? Ineffective
Better form?Quick action: liquids/uncoated/soluble tablets/capsules
3. STOMA CARE
What is it?
Artificial opening on abdomen, diverts flow of faeces/urine into external pouch
4. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY- MONITOR?
Levels of fat-soluble vitamins and micronutrients (zinc, selenium, etc)
5. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY
PATIENTS W/ CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)High dose pancreatin issue?Do not exceed?Report any new?
PATIENTS W/ CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)High dose pancreatin issue? Fibrosing colonopathyDo not exceed?
LIPASE+AMYLASE+PROTEASEwhich digestFATS+CARBS+PROTEINSabsorbed
COUNSELLING? Take w/ meal/snacks, prevent early breakdown
6. EXOCRINE PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY- TREATMENT?
Pancreatin- pancreatic enzyme replacemenet
7. PANCREATIC CANCER
What is it?
Reduced secretion of pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum due to pancreatitis/CF etc->
8. HAEMORRHOIDS- PREGNANCY?
BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE
Topical needed? Give a simple, soothing product
Misc Healthcare Topics 2025/26 Edition
