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what is IBS
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constipation IBS-C or diarrhea IBS-D lasting more than 12 weeks
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four types of nonspecific IBS drugs
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antidiarrheals, bulk-forming agents, and tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
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What is Alosetron specific for
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IBS-D in women - last resort
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how do people die from Alosetron
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ischemia and constipation- temporarily withdrawn from market
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2 forms of IBD
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crohn's and ulcerative colitis
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difference b/t two IBDs
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crohn's- transmural, affects ileum
UC- mucosal and submucosal affects colon and rectum |
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5 types of drugs to help IBD
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antibiotic, immunomodulators and suppressants, steroids, aminosalicylates
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what to use in mild cases if IBD
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aminosalicylates or Azulfidine
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what do prokinetic drugs do?
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they increase the tone and motility of gut
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indications for prokinetics
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GERD, CINV (chemo induced) and diabetic gastparesis
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example of prokinetic drug
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reglan or metaclopramide
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adverse effects
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tardive dyskinesia- arm and leg flapping only with long-term use
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last resort drug that causes heart problems
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cisapride
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bile functions -2
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fat digestion and ecretes cholesterol from body
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official name of gallstones and most common type
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cholelithiasis, cholesterol whic are radiolucent
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risk factors for stones
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obesity and high cholesterol
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what drug to use for gallstones and the downfall
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chenodiol- takes 2 years
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when hemorroids thrombos
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use ice and lidacaine
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itchy ass needs
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hydrocortisone of 2.5%, astringents and emollients
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weird thing about nicotine
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can help protect against UC
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