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Nursing Pharm Exam 3
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
12/07/2011

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Term
Ondansetron
Definition
prevention of nausea & vomiting

5HT-antagonists

–headache, seizures, lightheadedness, constipation/diarrhea, transient LFT increases
Term
Metoclopramide
Definition
emesis, dysmotility, gastroparesis

DA-antagonists

sedation, headache, EPRs, anxiety, depression, leukopenia, hypotension, diarrhea
Term
Alvimopan
Definition
management of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (including post-op ileus, constipation)

peripheral MOP receptor antagonist

abdominal discomfort and pain, flatulence, diarrhea; anemia, hypokalemia, back pain, urinary retention; Caution severe hepatic impairment, ESRD
Term
Methylnaltrexone bromide
Definition
chronic opioid-induced constipation

MOP receptor antagonist

dizziness, nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, flatulence, diarrhea; caution severe NVD abdominal pain, avoid in GI obstruction
Term
Lubiprostone
Definition
chronic idiopathic constipation

chloride-channel activator

headache, nausea,abdominal pain, distension, diarrhea; caution avoid if GI obstruction or severe diarrhea, avoid in pregnancy
Term
Loperamide
Definition
diarrhea; high output ileostomy

opioid agonist at the GI tract

NV, dry mouth, abd discomfort, constipation; avoid if infectious etiology suspected
Term
Alosetron
Definition
sev diarrhea-predominant IBS in women

5HT 3-receptor antagonist

nausea,,,p; abd discomfort, constipation; avoidif h/o IBD, constipation, obstruction, stricture, adhesions, ischemic bowel, hypercoagulable state; caution ischemic colitis, constipation
Term
Dicyclomine
Definition
pain assoc with functional bowel disorder

(anticholinergic) muscarinic receptor antagonist at enteric plexus and smooth muscle

dry mouth, visual disturbances, urinary retention, constipation; interaction with other anticholinergic agents
Term
Omeprazole
Definition
GERD, GU, DU, other hypersecretorystates

reduces HCl secretion from parietal cells by inhibiting H +-K +-ATP-ase activity

Headache, dizziness, somnolence, GGI complaints; hypergastrinemia, vitamin B 12 deficiency; myopathy, arthralgia; absorption of ketoconazole, effect of clopidogrel
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
GERD, GU, DU, other hypersecretory states

reduces HCl secretion from parietal cells by blocking H 2 receptors

headache, somnolence, fatigue, dizziness, constipation/diarrhea; rare confusion or other mental status changes
Term
Sucralfate
Definition
Mucosal surface protection

Blocks pepsin action; local PG stimulation

Advantage: –Non-absorbed (Al-salt of sucrose-octasulfate)

Dry mouth, nausea, constipation, hypophosphatemia –Caution in gastroparesis

Disadvantage: –Aluminum absorption possible in CKD patients –Requires pH < 4 for optimal action
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