| Term 
 
        | chemoreceptor trigger zone |  | Definition 
 
        | located outside the BBB and serves as emetic chemoreceptor for the vomiting center |  | 
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        | mainly receives input from the GI tract and is activated by distension or irritation of the GI from various causes; SEROTONIN |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | vomiting associated with motion sickness, inner ear disorders, vertigo; MUSCARINIC and HISTAMINE receptors |  | 
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        | Term 
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        | pathway not well understood, may involve non-anatomical causes for vomiting (stress induced n/v, psych or behavior) |  | 
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        | nausea therapy vs. oral rehydration |  | Definition 
 
        | if PT is unable to tolerate PO and is showing s/sx of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, oral rehydration would be appropriate anti-nausea |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine |  | Definition 
 
        | chronic, non-infectious, uncomplicated diarrhea, >2 yrs of age and NON-acute cases |  | 
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        | lactobacillus, prevent/treat antibiotic-induced diarrhea > 2 years old and NON-acute cases ONLY |  | 
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 | Definition 
 
        | reduces rotavirus-induced diarrhea, more effective at reducing sever cases |  | 
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        | oral anti-constipation meds |  | Definition 
 
        | mineral oil, PEG solutions |  | 
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        | alternatives to oral anti-constipation |  | Definition 
 
        | mag hydroxide, mag citrate, lactulose, sorbitol, senna, bisicodyl |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | phosphate soda, mineral oil/ phos soda, saline, glycerin, bisacodyl, milk of molasses |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | stimulant anti-constipation |  | Definition 
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        | Term 
 
        | osmotic anti-constipation |  | Definition 
 
        | phosphate soda, saline, lactulose, mag/citrate (hydroxide) |  | 
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 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | stunted growth, decreased WT gain, esophageal inflammation, Barrett's esophagus |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | when to treat GERD in infants |  | Definition 
 
        | complicated GER (H2 blk/ PPI), poor wt gain, failure to thrive |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | when to treat GERD in >2 years old |  | Definition 
 
        | recurrent regurgitation/ vomiting (prokinetic agent), chronic heartburn/ esophagitis (h2 ro PPI for 2-4 wks), when asthma + GER coexist (trial of acid suppression med avoiding aspiration pneumonia) |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | potential appropriate GERD treatments for peds |  | Definition 
 
        | smaller/ less frequent feedings, thickening feeds and hypoallergenic formulas, elevate head 30 min, dietary modification and weight reduction |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | ranitidine, famotidine (NO cimetidine) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | omeprazole and lansoprazole, pantoprazole |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | short term, acute, intermediate GER: children's mylants, maalox, pepto *not if fever presents* calcium carb, or tums |  | 
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        | Term 
 
        | aluminum contain antacids |  | Definition 
 
        | use cautiously due to CNS toxicity |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | metoclopramide, erythromycin succinate |  | 
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