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opium tincture
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opium tincture, deodorized (CII)
10 mg/mL morphine 10 gtts (0.6 mL) in water PO QD-QID |
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paregoric
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generic only
camphorated tincture of opium 2mg/5mL morphine adults: 1-2 teasp PO QD-QID children: 0.25-0.5 mL/kg QD-QID |
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lomotil
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diphenoxylate + atropine sulfate
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pepto-bismol
kaopectate |
bismuth subsalicylate
absorbent anti-microbial inhibits prostaglandin black tongue/stools salicylate - CI in gout, ASA allergy, coumadin Reye's syndrome |
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1) What does a Viruses lack.
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Viruses do not have:
1. nucleus 2. organelles 3. ribosomes 4. cytoplasm 5. only a few have enzymes |
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kaolin
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formerly in kaopectate, generic only
clay - other meds may adsorb onto particles |
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pectin
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formerly in kaopectate, now generic
absorbs fluid |
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loperamide
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related to meperidine
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imodium AD
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2mg loperamide tabs
1mg/5mL liquid 4mg after 1st LBM, then 2mg after each subsequent LBM NMT 8mg/day NMT 2 days |
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imodium multi-symptom relief (formerly imodium advanced)
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2mg loperamide + 125mg simethicone chewable tablet or caplet
for diarrhea complicated by gas, bloating and cramps 4mg after 1st LBM, then 2mg after each subsequent LBM NMT 8mg/day NMT 2 days |
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alternaGEL
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aluminum hydroxide gel
constipating effect for diarrhea slows peristalsis |
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lactinex
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lactobacillus acidophilus + lactobacillus helveticus (bulgaricus)
probiotics granules: 380mg lactose, 24mg glucose, 34mg sucrose, 5mg calcium, 20mg potassium tablets: 240mg lactose, 12mg glucose, 125mg sucrose, 1.3mg calcium, 1.4mg sodium, 5mg potassium 4 tabs TID-QID or 1 packet TID-QID added to foods/drinks |
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syrup of ipecac
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emetine + cephaeline (alkaloids)
vomiting produced by local irritant effect AND central activation of CTZ adults: 15-30 mL + 1-2 glasses of water children 1-12: 15 mL with 1-2 glasses of water person should be in upright position with head forward |
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liquid dishwashing detergent
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considered when ipecac not available
DO NOT USE laundry/dishwasher detergents (caustic) |
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salt water
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unreliable, unpalatable
potentially dangerous (Na absorption) toxic |
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mustard water
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unreliable
unpredictable |
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mechanically induced vomiting
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manually stimulate gag reflex with finger or blunt object
not many people vomit and volume is small compared to ipecac |
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antiemetics used for nausea from over-eating
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antacids (maalox, mylanta)
bismuth-containing products (pepto-bismol) |
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benadryl
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diphenhydramine
25-50mg q 4-6 h |
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dramamine and triptone
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dimenhydrinate
50mg q 4-6 |
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bonine and dramamine, less drowsy formulas
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meclizine
25mg q 24 h long duration of action |
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marezine
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cyclizine
50mg q 4-6 h short duration |
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vitamin B6
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pyridoxine
treats n/v during pregnancy |
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emetrol
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phosphorated carbohydrate solution: levulose (fructose) + dextrose (glucose) + phosphoric acid
caution in diabetes pH 1.5-1.6 OTC cat III 15-30 mL at 15 min intervals until vomiting stops NMT 5 doses for NMT 1 hour no other liquids/dilutions for 15 min after taking dose |
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pedialyte
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oral glucose-electrolyte rehydration solution
children 1+: 1-2 L/day, divided q 3-4 h |
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orlistat
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xenical 120mg (rx) or alli 60mg (otc)
inhibits intestinal lipases take only with 30% fat meals take ADEK at HS, or 2 hrs before/after orlistat causes gas and fecal incontinence |
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BMI
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(lbs x 703)/(ht in inches)sq kg/m-sq
18.5-24.9 ideal 25-29.9 overweight 30-39.9 obese |
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unisom sleepGELS
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diphenhydramine 50mg
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sominex max strength
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diphenhydramine 50mg
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simply sleep
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diphenhydramine 25mg
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sominex original formula tablets
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25mg diphenhydramine
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unisom sleepTABS
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doxylamine succinate 25mg
easily broken in half |
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excedrin PM
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APAP 500
diphenhydramine citrate 38 |
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tylenol PM
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APAP 500
diphenhydramine 25 |
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legatrin PM
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APAP 500
diphenhydramine 50 |
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natural products used for sleep aid
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melatonin 3mg
valerian root kava root |
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vivarin and no doz
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caffeine 200mg
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normal secretions and reabsorptions in GI tract per day
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saliva, liver, small bowel secretions: 1L
gastric, pancreatic juices, food/liquid secretions: 2L small intestine reabsorption: 8L large bowel (colon) reabsorption: 850mL stool excretion: 150mL |
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drugs that induce diarrhea
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antibiotics (ampicillin, erythromycin)
quinidine colchicine chemo cytotec reglan magnesium salts zelnorm amitiza |
