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Complications in n/v w/ kids (5)
1)dehydration
2)aspiration
3)malnutrition
4)electrolyte or acid/base abnormalities
5)mallory-weiss (esophageal tears)
n/v treatment goals (4)
1)id underlying cause
2)acute vomiting may require eval/hospitaliztion
3)prevent n/v w/o adverse effects
4)goals differ w/ simple vs. complex
Nonpharmacologic treatment of motion sickness n/v (3)
1)improve ventilation
2)avoid fixing vision
3)avoid reading
Nonpharmacologic treatment of dyspepsia (3)
1)stress reduction
2)wt loss
3)avoid precipitating factors
Nonpharmacologic treatment of food poisoning (2)
1)bland diet
2)counsel on dehydration
Nonpharmacologic treatment of medication induced n/v (3)
1)alter dose/drug
2)take w/ food
3)change time of admin
Nonpharmacologic treatment of viral gastroenteritis in kids (2)
1)correct dehydration**
2)use ORS (oral replacement solution) in mild cases
NonRx therapies mainly control n/v of what causes (3) and are appropriate to...
1)motion sickness
2)pregnancy
3)mild infectious disease

relieve symptoms of occasional self-limiting n/v
Exclusion of self-care on NonRx for adults (4)
1)high blood glc w/ signs of dehydration
2)severe ab pain
3)stiff neck
4)blood in vomit
Exclusion of self-care on NonRx for kids (4)
1)signs of dehydration
2)less than 1 yo
3)no urination in past 8-12hrs
4)weight loss
Antihistamine NonRx
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)adverse effects (4)
a)block incr histamine levels in brain, cross BBB to depress labyrinth excitability
b)motion sickness
c)drowsy, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical stimulatory rxns, neuropsychiatric rxns
Antihistamine NonRx and age limits (3) and use in pregnancy
1)diphenhydramine and dimenhydrinate (2+)
2)cyclicine (6+)
3)meclizine (12+)

NONE are CI, but none work for NVP
Antacids
a)mechanism
b)indications (4)
c)side effects (4)
a)neutralize acidity, incr pH of stomach and duodenum
b)heartburn, dyspepsia, acid/indigestion, upset stomach
c)diarrhea (Mg), constipation (Al), sodium overload, exacerbation of renal insufficiency
Antacid interactions (2)
1)impair absorption of many meds
2)space meds 2hrs b4/after antacid
H2 receptor antagonists
a)mechanism
b)indications (3)
c)adverse effects (3)
c)
a)competitive inhibit gastric acid secretion by blocking parietal cells
b)heartburn, dyspepsia, indigestion
c)diarrhea/constipation, HA, lethargy
Phosphorate carbohydrate solutions
a)mechanism
b)indications (4)
c)adverse effects (4)
a)hyperosmolar solutions act on GI to reduce smooth muscle contraction
b)nausea, upset stomach, nvp, motion sickness
c)ab pain, diarrhea, watch for fructose intolerance, watch in DM due to high glc
Complementary n/v products (2)
1)Acupressure wristbands
2)ginger
Ginger
a)is as effective as...
b)recognized as...
a)metoclopramide
b)GRAS
ORS (oral rehydration solutions)
a)mechanism
b)indications
a)mimic extracellular fluid losses, active glc absorption promotes Na abosrption and rapid replacement of extracellular fluid
b)mild to moderate dehydration due to vomiting and/or diarrhea
Phosphorate carbohydrate solutions
a)mix of... (3)
b)ex: (3)
a)fructose, glc, phosphoric acid
b)emetrol, lemon mint liquid, rekamatol
Treating kids w/ nonRx antiemetics?
controversial b/c studies done in adults, v may represent host defense mechanism
Antihistamine used for n/v (notice which are Rx/OTC) (4)
1)diphenhydramine (OTC)
2)hydroxyzine (Rx)
3)scopolamine (Rx)
4)Trimethobrnzamide (Rx)
Psychoactive's used for antiemesis (3)
1)phenothiazines
2)butyrophenones
3)serotonin subtype 3 antagonists
Phenothiazines
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)side effects (3)
a)block dopamine receptors in CTZ
b)antiemetic w/ chemo
c)anticholinergic, extrapyridamil, sedation
Butyrophenones
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)side effects (2)
a)block dopamine stimulation in CTZ
b)postop
c)sedation, dystonic parkinsonism
Serotonin subtype 3 antagonists
a)mechanims
b)indication
c)side effects (0)
a)block serotonin receptors in postrema and along vagal afferent nerves in GI
b)chemo, postop n/v, NOT FOR MOTION SICKNESS
Phenothiazines ex (3)
a)thorazine
b)compazine
c)phenergan
Butyrophenones ex (2 and special thing about one)
1)halodol
2)inapsine (droperidol) (see parksonisn w/ this)
Serotonin subtype 3 antagonists ex: (3)
1)END IN -SETRON
2)ondansetron
3)granisetron
Prokinetic Agents
a)mechanism
b)ADR's (6)
c)ex
a)blocks dopamine receptors in CTZ
b)restless, drowsy, fatigue, nausea, EPS, diarrhea
c)metoclopramide
Prevention treatment of anticipatory n/v (3)
1)anxiolytic agents
2)antiemetic agents
3)relaxation techniques (hypnosis/behavioral mod)
Most important step in antiemetic prophylaxis
preventing the first episode of n/v
Diarrhea def (5)
1)incr freq and liquid stool
4)rectal urgency
5)encopresis
Encopresis?***
liquid stool going around a GI obstruction
Diarrhea incidence is highest in.. and lowest in..
high)kids under 5
low)over 65
Morbidity associated w/ diarrhea (4)
1)dehydration & electrolyte imbalance
2)fecal incontinence
3)absenteeism
4)mental distress
Diarrhea etiology (6)
1)viral gastroenteritis
2)bacterial gastroenteritis
3)protozoal diarrhea
4)drug-induced diarrhea
5)AIDS associated diarrhea
6)food-induced diarrhea
4 types of diarrhea
1)osmotic
2)secretory
3)exudative
4)motor
Disease of small intestine (stool characteristics) (2)
1)marked outpouring of fluid high in K/bicarb
2)undigested food particles
Upper GI bleeding (stool characteristics) (2)
1)melanotic stool
2)black, tarry stools
Red stools caused by... (3)
1)lower bowel/hemorrhoidal bleeding
2)ingestion of red food (beets)
3)rifampin use
White stools means...
fat malabsorption
Assessment of dehydration and severity of acute diarrhea via... (3)
1)degree of dehydration
2)signs of dehydration
3)# of unformed stools/day
Exclusions to self treatment (5)
1)less than 6months old
2)greater than 6 months old w/ fever over 101
3)severe ab pain
4)pregnancy
5)blood,mucus,pus in stool
Mild diarrhea
a)dehydration/loss of body wt
b)signs of dehydration (3)
c)other symptoms (2)
d)# of unformed stools
a)3-5%
b)dry membranes, thirst, decr urine
c)no fever, normal pulse/BP
d)0-3
Moderate diarrhea
a)dehydration/loss of body wt
b)signs of dehydration (4)
c)other symptoms (2)
d)# of unformed stools
a)6-9%
b)sunken eyes, decr urine, tearing, skin turgor
c)fever up to 101, orthostasis
d)4-5
Severe diarrhea
a)dehydration/loss of body wt
b)signs of dehydration (4)
c)other symptoms (4)
d)# of unformed stools
a)10+%
b)rapid pulse and breathing, cyanosis, lethargy, coma
c)fever over 101, low BP, dizziness, ab pain
d)6-9
Dietary management in diarrhea (4)
a)BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesaue, toast)
b)go back to age appropriate diet as soon as rehydrate
c)avoid foods high in stuff and having caffeine
d)bowel rest not necessary
Classification of therapies for diarrhea (4)
1)antimotilities
2)adsorbents
3)antisecretory
4)octreotide
Antimotility
a)mechanism
b)indication (3)
c)side effects (5)
d)CI's (3)
a)Mu opoid receptor stimulator, slows motility and incr absorption of electrolytes and water
b)(over 6yo), traveler's diarrhea, nonspecific diarrhea
c)dizziness, rebound constipation, ab pain, ileus, toxic megacolon
d)fecal leukocytes, high fever, blood/mucus in stool
Loperamide dosage and what type of drug
4mg then 2mg after each loose stool up to 16mg per 24hrs

antimotility
Diphenoxylate and atropine
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)side effects (3)
d)drug type
a)like loperamide
b)like loperamide
c)atropinism, toxic megacolon, makes infexns worse
d)antimotility
Adsorbents
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)side effects (3)
a)adsorbs nutriets and digestive enzymes and other noxious stuff in GI
b)mild nonspecific diarrhea
c)constipation, bloating, fullness
Adsorbents
a)interactions
b)ex (3)
a)DECR ABSORPTION OF DRUGS (especially TCN and clindamycin)
b)fibercon, kaolin/pectin, attapulgite
Bismuth
a)mechanism
b)indication
c)side effects
a)reacts w/ HCl to reduce stool frequency/consistency
b)travelers diarrhea
c)tinnitus, reye's, gout, blackness of stool/tongue
Bismuth
a)CI's (3)
b)interations (3)
a)nursing/pregnant, AIDS, radiographic studies
b)incr toxicity in warfarin, TCN, valproic acid
Digestive enzyme drug for diarrhea
lactase/lactaid
Probiotics for diarrhea (2)
1)bifidobacterium
2)lactobacillus
Pt counseling on diarrhea (3)
1)treat mild/moderate diarrhea only
2)recommend non-drug measures
3)let em know OTC meds dose and duration