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16 Cards in this Set
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Antidiarrheals
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Lomotil
Slows things down\ (think Lomotil-low motility, slows things down) |
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Absorbents
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Pepto-Bismol
Kaopectate bind & remove irritant from GI tract |
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Laxatives
Osmotic |
glycerin
lactulose magnesium citrate MOM |
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Laxatives
Stimulants |
bisacodyl
caster oil senna phenolphthalein cascara sagrada SE: cramping |
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Laxatives
Bulk-forming |
psyllium
calcium polycarbophil methylcellulose |
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Laxatives
Evacuant |
polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution
Colyte GoLYTELY |
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Laxatives
Stool Softeners |
docusate calcium
docusate sodium docusate potassium |
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Laxatives
Emollient |
mineral oil
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Urinary antiseptics/anti-infectives
nitrofurantoin (Furalan, Macrodantin) |
Indications: Acute or chronie UTI
SE: turn urine brown, GI upset Teaching: Take w/ food NOT w/ antacids, front to back hygiene care |
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Urinary antiseptics/anti-infectives
methanamine (Hiprex, Mandelamine) |
Indications: Chronic UTIs
SE: crystals in urine, GI upset. Teaching: acidic environment, drink cranberry juice, take w/ meals, push fluids |
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Urinary antiseptics/anti-infectives
trimethoprim (Proloprim, Trimpex) trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) |
Indications: Prevent acute and chronic UTIs
SE: GI upset, rash, pruritis (itching) Teaching: Report signs of skin problems. DO NOT TAKE IF ALLERGIC TO SULFA |
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Urinary antiseptics/anti-infectives
fluoroquinolones (quinolones) Ex: Noraxin, Cipro, floxin |
Indications: Lower UTIs
SE: Headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, photosensitivity Teaching: Take with food but NOT with antacids, urine will turn brown, no excessive sun |
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Urinary antispasmodics
Oxybutynin (Ditropan) |
Indications: Spams
SE anticholinergics (slows things down), dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision Teaching: fluids, dizzy upon rising, good oral hygiene, may take 5-7 days to work. DO NOT TAKE IF GLAUCOMA OR GI OBSTRUCTION |
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Urinary cholinergics (stimulants)
bethanechol (Urecholine) |
Indications: Postop urinary retention, nonobstructive retention by neurogenic bladder
SE: Headache, bronchospasm, GI upset, flushing, sweating, hypothermia Teaching: Push fluids, change position slowly, report salivation, sweating or flushing |
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Urinary anticholinergics (slows things down)
propantheline bromide (Pro-Banthine) |
Indications: Incontinency, overactive bladder
SE: Dry mouth, dizziness, constipation Teaching: 3-5 days to work, push fluids, can cause urinary retention |
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Urinary analgesic
phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) |
Indications: Relieves pain, burniing, frequency
SE: GI disturbance, turns urine fire engine red Teaching: Turns urine fire engine red, push fluids, good hygiene, flushing |