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Nursing Pharmacology GI and Antibiotics
GI drugs and antibiotics
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
04/14/2014

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Term
Types of Antiemetics
Definition

1. Nonprescription

2. Prescription

Term
3 Nonprescriptons of Antiemetics
Definition

1. Dymenhydrinate

2. Diphenhydramine

3. Bismuth subsaliclate

Term
Brand name Dimenhydrinate
Definition
Dramamine
Term
Brand name Diphenhydramine
Definition
Benadryl
Term
3 Side of Affects of Antihistamine
Definition

1. Drowsiness

2. dry mouth

3. consipation

Term
Brand Name Bismuth subsalicylate
Definition
Pepto-Bismol
Term
MOA of Pepto-Bismol
Definition
acts directly on gastric mucosa to suppress vomiting
Term
7 types of prescription antiemetics
Definition

1. antihistamines

2. anticholinergics

3. dopamine antagonists

4. benzodiazapines

5. serotonin antagonists

6. glucocorticoids

7. cannabinoids

 

Term
Prescription Antiemetic
Definition
Promethazine
Term
Brand Name Promethazine
Definition
Phenergan
Term
Promethazine MOA
Definition

1. inhibits chemoreceptor zone (CTZ) 

2. Blocks H1 receptor sites

Term
7 SE of Promethazine
Definition

1. drowsiness

2. dry mouth

3. blurred vision

4. tachycardia

5. constipation

6. urinary retention

7. photosensitivity 

Term
2 Dopamine Antagonists
Definition

1. Butyrophenones

2. Metoclopramide

Term
2 Brand name of Butyrophenones
Definition

1. Haloperidol (Haldol)

2. Droperidol (Inapsine)

Term
MOA of Butyrophenones
Definition

Blocks dopamine (D2) receptors in CTZ

 

Term
2 SE of Butyrophenones
Definition

1. extrapyramidal syndrome

2. hypotension

Term
4 Symptoms of Extrapyramidal Syndrome
Definition

1. tremors

2. shuffling gait

3. masklike faces

4. stooped posture

Term
Brand name of Metoclopramide
Definition
Reglan
Term
Metoclopramide (Reglan) MOA
Definition
Blocks D2 receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone
Term
4 SE of Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Definition

1. sedation

2. diarrhea

3. EPS

4. tremor

Term
Serotonin Receptor Antagonist
Definition
Ondansetron
Term
Brand Name Ondansetron
Definition
Zofran
Term
Odanesetron (Zofran) MOA
Definition
Blocks serotonin receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone and affects vagal nerveterminals in UGI
Term

Use for Odansetron (Zofran)

 

Definition

1. Cancer Chemotherapy

 

Term
4 SE of Odansetron (Zofran)
Definition

1. HA

2. diarrhea

3. dizziness

4. fatigue

Term
Benzodiazepines as antiemetic
Definition
Lorazepam
Term
Brand name lorazepam
Definition
Ativan
Term
Use for lorazepam
Definition
Cancer chemotherapy
Term
2 Glucocorticoids used as antiemetics
Definition

1. Dexamethasone

2. methylprednisolone

Term
Brand name Dexamethasaone
Definition
Decadron
Term
Brand name methylprednisolone
Definition
Solu-Medrol
Term
Use for methylprednisolone
Definition
chemotherapy
Term
Cannibinoids
Definition
Dronabinol
Term
Brand name of dronabinol
Definition
Marinol
Term

13 SE of Dronabinol (Marinol)

 

Definition

1. drowsiness

2. dizziness

3. dry mouth

4. impaired thinking

5. euphoria

6. mood changes

7. HA

8. confusion

9. anxiety

10. depersonalizaiton

11. nightmares

12. memory lapse

13. incoordination

Term
Miscellaneous Antiemetic
Definition
Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
Term
5 Nursing Interventions for Antiemetics
Definition

1. oral care

2. monitor bowel sounds

3. monitor vital signs

4. monitor fluid balance

5. patient education

Term
3 Patient teaching for antiemetics
Definition

1. avoidance of ETOH while taking antiemetic

2. avoid driving

3. avoid during pregnancy

Term
Emetics
Definition
Ipecac
Term
Ipecac MOA
Definition
stimulates chemoreceptor trigger zone and acts directly on gastric mucosa
Term
Ipecac use
Definition
induce vomiting after toxic substances
Term
Contradindications for ipecac
Definition

1. if substance is caustic or petroleum based

(use charcoal instead)

Term
4 How to use Ipecac
Definition

1. use syrup not extract

2. glass of water; no milk or carbonated beverage

3. vomitting occurs in 20 to 30 minutes

4. next step - charcoal then lavage

Term
7 Causes of Diarrhea
Definition

1. food

2. fecal impaction

3. bacteria

4. virus

5. malabsorption syndrome

6. stress and anxiety

7. inflammatory bowel disease

Term
3 nonpharmacological measures
Definition

1. clear liquids

2. IV electrolyte solutions

3. BRAT: banana, rice, applesauce, toast

Term
3 Types of antidiarrhals
Definition

1. opiate and optiate related drugs

2. somatostatin analogue

3. adsorbents

Term
Contraindications for antidiarrheas
Definition

1. don't use over 2 days

2. don't use if fever present

Term
antidiarrheal MOA
Definition
decrease motility
Term
Somatostatin Analog
Definition
Octreotide
Term
Octreotide brand name
Definition
sandostatin
Term
Use of somatostatin analog
Definition
diarrhea from cancer
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