Lower GI Flashcards

1
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Effect of smoking on UC and CD

A

decreases risk of UC

increases risk of Crohn’s

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2
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2 conditions with increased risk if you have chronic IBD

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osteoporosis and colorectal cancer

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3
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Drug classes for remission of UC

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aminosalicylates and glucocorticoids

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MOA sulfasalazine

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contains sulfapyridine or mesalamine; cleaved by colon flora -> mesalamine to block AA metabolism that makes proinflammatory cytokines

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ADR sulfasalazine

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d/t sulfapyridine: n/v, diarrhea, arthralgias, HA
severe: hepatotoxicity, BM suppression
HS: sulfa allergy or ASA allergy

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6
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benefit of mesalamine-containing drugs

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avoids sulfa allergy b/c no sulfapyridine component

*still ASA allergy

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7
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olsalazine, balsalazide

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mesalamine prodrugs acting in colon

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8
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MOA of glucocorticoids for UC

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inhibits PL-A2 = anti-inflammatory effect

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9
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use of GCs for UC

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acute treatment of mod-severe disease, discontinued once under control to avoid long-term adverse reactions
*used if aminosalicylates ineffective

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10
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hydrocortisone rectal treatment options

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enema -> back to splenic flexure

rectal foam -> last 20 cm of colon only

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11
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budesonide extended-release for UC

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distributes throughout the colon

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12
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drug classes for maintenance of UC

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aminosalicylates and thiopurines

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13
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MOA thiopurines

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immunomodulatory agents that inhibit purine synthesis and induce apoptosis in T-cells

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14
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azothioprine

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thiopurine for UC
to maintain remission of UC
effect delayed by several months, allows reduction/discontinuation of steroids

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15
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6-mercaptopurine

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thiopurine for UC
active metabolite of azathioprine
ADR: BM suppression, neutropenia

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16
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drugs for refractory treatment of UC

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cyclosporine or infliximab

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17
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MOA cyclosporine

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calcineurin inhibitor, inhibits T-cell signal transduction

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18
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uses and ADR of cyclosporine for UC

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for fulminant UC refractory to other agents; last resort before surgery
ADR: common: nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, HTN

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19
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MOA infliximab

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TNF-a inhibitor by binding bound and soluble TNF-a

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20
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uses and ADR of infliximab

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for mod-severe UC unresponsive to conventional therapy and severe Crohn’s not responding to steroids
ADR: increased risk serious infection (diss/react TB, HBV), inc risk lymphoma and leukemia, expensive

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21
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drugs for Crohn’s disease

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same as UC but aminosalicylates not recommended + budesonide (reaches ileum and ascending colon), methotrexate +/- metronidazole and/or ciprofloxacin for perianal disease, TNF-a inhibitors

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22
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adalimumab, certolizumab

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TNF-a inhibitors
ada - every 2 weeks at home
cert - every 4 weeks at home

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23
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diagnosis of IBS

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abdominal pain and altered bowel habits diagnosis of exclusion

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24
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types of IBS

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IBS-C: constipation predominant
IBS-D: diarrhea predominant
IBS-M: mixed pattern

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25
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non-pharmacologic treatment of IBS

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high placebo response rate

reduce food triggers like raw fruits/veggies, high fat, caffeine, fructose, sorbitol

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26
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non-pharmacologic treatment specific to IBS-C

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fiber (soluble > insoluble), hydration, exercise

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27
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causes of constipation

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anti-ACh, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics (anti-ACh), Ca-channel blockers, diuretics, antacids and supplements with Al, Ca, Fe; opiates

28
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MOA bulking agents

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laxatives for IBS-C; stimulate natural mechanism b/c hydrophilic colloids that draw water into lumen; use in low-residue diet, elderly, pregnancy

29
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polycarbophil

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bulking laxative

30
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psyllium

A

bulking laxative

31
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methylcellulose

A

bulking laxative

32
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MOA saline for IBS-C

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osmotically pulls water into gut lumen for acute evacuation, contains Mg and phosphate which are poorly absorbed ions

33
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cautions with bulking laxatives

A

esophageal obstruction and fecal impaction

34
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docusate

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emollient laxative

35
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MOA emollient laxatives

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anionic surfactant softens fecal mass by facilitating mixing of aqueous and fatty substances; used as prophylaxis and in pregnancy for constipation

36
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cautions with saline laxative

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may cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance

37
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glycerin suppository

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hyperosmotic/ lavage osmotic and local irritant

38
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lactulose and sorbitol

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hyperosmotic agent for IBS-C b/c nonabsorable sugars

39
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polyethylene glycol

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hyperosmotic agent for IBS-C
with electrolytes in golytely
without electrolytes in miralax

40
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IBS-C drug useful for hepatic encephalopathy and cause of hep enceph

A

lactulose

hep enceph d/t uremia d/t cirrhosis

41
Q

when to use hyper osmotic and lavage laxatives

A

for procedures

lactulose can be used for hepatic encephalopathy

42
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MOA stimulants for IBS-C and when to use

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irritants induce peristalsis (dose-related)

for procedures and constipation d/t opiates

43
Q

senna

A

stimulant anthraquinone for IBS-C

DOC for constipation d/t opioids

44
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bisacodyl

A

oral or suppository stimulant for IBS-C

45
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castor oil

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small intestine stimulant for IBS-C

46
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ADR of stimulants for IBS-C

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cramping, diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance -> severe diarrhea

47
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MOA Cl- channel activators and uses

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increase intraluminal fluid and BMs by increasing Cl- and bicarb secretion
for IBS-C and idiopathic constipation

48
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lubiprostone

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cl- channel activator for IBS-C

49
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linaclotide

A

cl- channel activator for IBS-C

50
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ADR of cl- channel blockers

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nausea, diarrhea, HA

51
Q

herbals that may be useful in IBS-C

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aloe, chicory, dandelion, feverfew, licorice, rose hips

52
Q

drugs/treatments to avoid in IBS-C

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mineral oil - significant absorption affects absorption of drugs and vitamins
phenolphthalein - SJS

53
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loperamide

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weak opioid derivative anti-diarrheal for IBS-D

peripherally acting = no CNS opioid effects

54
Q

diphenoxylate with atropine and ADR

A

Rx weak opioid derivative anti-diarrheal for IBS-D
ADR: atropine = dry mouth/eyes, confusion in elderly, mydriasis, cycloplegia, tachycardia -> arrhythmia in elderly, constipation, retention, etc.

55
Q

kaolin, pectin, attapulgite

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adsorbent anti-diarrheals for IBS-D

56
Q

bismuth subsalicylate

A

anti-secretory anti-diarrheal for IBS-D; localized anti-inflammatory action

57
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lactase

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anti-diarrheal for IBS-D d/t lactase deficiency

58
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hyoscyamine

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antisposmodic antidiarrheal for IBS-D

59
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dicyclomine

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antisposmodic antidiarrheal for IBS-D

also anti-ACh

60
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chlordiazepoxide/ clinidium

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antisposmodic antidiarrheal for IBS-D

61
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amitriptyline

A

tricyclic antidepressant useful in IBS-D, strong anti-ACh effects

62
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rifaximin

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poorly absorbed oral abx for hepatic encephalopathy and traveler’s diarrhea

63
Q

probiotics

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bacteria or yeast to recolonize intestine with beneficial microbes, prevent pathogenic microbe growth

  • may improve mood if a/w depression
  • bifidobacteria and lactobacilli most common
64
Q

alosteron

A

5HT3-antagonist that decreases intestinal motility and pain signals for IBS-D
ADR: ischemic colitis -> bowel resection (M>F)

65
Q

what to use for fluid and electrolyte replacement for dehydration

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oral glucose (low) and sodium (mod) (glucose needed for active Na uptake)
also K, Cl, citrate
or IV normal saline or lactated Ringer’s

66
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what to avoid with fluid and electrolyte replacement for dehydration

A

hyperosmolar: high sugar, low sodium like soft drinks, Gatorade, Jell-O, juice
low sodium: tea
high sodium: chicken broth (wastes water)