Stimulant laxatives - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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)/Glycerin suppository (30 min) --> facilitates passage by LUBRICATING the intestinal MUCOSA ed: dont take with meals Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unm...

Exam 2: NSG555/ NSG 555 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered|100% Correct| A Grade liver diet low sodium, protein 1.2-1.5g/kg/day (low), 25-45 g fiber, MVI, may also need thiamine NO NSAIDS (hepatotoxic), APA, reduce risk of GI bleed. Careful with meds (CYP450) QUESTION constipation diagnostics Answer: if n/v may need XRAY or CT +CBC to exclude: obstruction, ileus, mega...

Advanced Pharmacology 6521 Mid Term Test with all Answers correct!! Anti-diarrheals Laxatives Fiber Laxatives Surfactant Laxatives Stimulant Laxatives Osmotic Laxatives Miscellaneous Laxatives antiemetic Ondesetron Class: 5HT3 receptor antagonist Glucocorticoids used as antiemetic Metoclopramide (Reglan) Cannabinoids Alosetron (Lotronex) PPIs Mesalamine Ranitidine (Zantac) Ulcers treatment

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 TEST BANK / 210+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 LATEST GUIDE . 2 / 13 1. Loop Diuretics: Furosemide 2. Thiazide Diuretics: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. K Sparing Diuretics: Spironolactone 4. ACE Inhibitors: lisinopril, captopril 5. Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers: Losartan 6. Calcium Channel Blockers heart and vessels: Verapamil, Dilitizaem 7. Calcium Channel Blockers vessels only: nifedipine 8. Beta Blockers: Metoprolol 9. Cardiac Glycosides: Digox...

SOUTH UNIVERSITY NSG6005 WEEKLY SIGNIFICANT MEDS (LIZZYOHMES NURSING MEDICATIONS WEEK 7) EXAM 2024 Aspirin Week 7 - correct answer P salicylates - T antipyretic non opioid analgesic *Indication - inflammatory disorders; rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain, fever, prophylaxis of ischemic attacks and MI *Action - Inhibits prostaglandin production, decreases platelet aggregation *Side Effects - tinnitis, GI bleed, anaphylaxis, and laryngeal edema *Considerations- Many drug interact...

Methergine / Methylergonovine Classification: Therapeutic: Pharmacologic: ergot alkaloids Pregnancy Category C Dosage: PO (Adults): 200-400 mcg (0.4-0.6 mg) q 6-12 hr for 2-7 days. IM, IV (Adults): 200 mcg (0.2 mg) q 2-4 hr for up to 5 doses Intended Action: Prevention and treatment of postpartum or postabortion hemorrhage caused by uterine atony or subinvolution. Adverse Reactions: CNS: dizziness, headache. EENT: tinnitus. Resp: dyspnea. CV: HYPERTENSION, arrhythmias, chest pain, p...

Anti-Diarrheals Mode of action - ANSWER: Reduce fluid content of the stool and decrease the peristalsis and motility of the intestinal tract Anti-Diarrheals Side Effects - ANSWER: Abdominal pain constipation dizziness, nausea and vomiting bismuth subsalicylate (what is it? brand name/considerations) - ANSWER: Pepto-Bismol Contains salicylates (Reyes syndrome) temporary darkening of stool Diphenoxylate and atropine sulfate - ANSWER: Lomotil (Anti-Diarrheal) loperamide - ANSWER:...

Morphine adverse effects → - respiratory depression → - sedation → - constipation → - orthostatic hypotension → - urinary retention → - bradycardia Naloxone (Narcan) → pure opioid antagonist, reverses opioid induced respiratory depression Medications for muscle spasticity → - Baclofen → - Diazepam → - Dantrolene → - Tizanidine Baclofen (Lioresal) → - relieves muscle spasms and spasticity due to MS or spinal cord injury → - GI and CNS side effects → - ...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has myasthenia gravis and is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the RN to administer? Correct AnswerAtropine A cholinergic crisis is the result of too much cholinesterase inhibitor medication which causes manifestations of excessive muscarinic stimulation such as muscle weakness, bradycardia, vomiting, and paralysis. Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist that is administered IV to reve...

constipation - Answer symptom caused by slower emptying of the large intestine; characterized by fewer than 3 BM/week with hard stool, strain at stool or incomplete evacuation rome criteria - Answer must experience 2 or more symptoms over the preceding two months; symptoms include fewer than three spontaneous bowel movements per week, straining for more than 25% of defecation attempts, lumpy or hard stools for at least 25% of attempts, sensation of anorectal blockage for at least 25% of...