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1
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What do adsorbents do?

A

Bind to the wall of the GI tract. Bind to the causative bacteria or toxin, which is then eliminated through the stool

2
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What should you be careful of with bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismol)?

A

Not for children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or influenza (risk for Reye’s syndrome).

3
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What are the alarming but harmless effects of bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismol)?

A

Temporary darkening of the tongue and stool.

4
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What do anticholinergic drugs do to help diarrhea?

A

Slow GI tract motility.

5
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What is important to remember about belladonna alkaloids?

A

They can cause serious adverse effects if used inappropriately.

6
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What are belladonna alkaloids?

A

The anticholinergics atropine and hyoscyamine

7
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How do bowel opiates help with diarrhea?

A

They decrease bowel motility and spasms
Decrease transit time through bowel
Reduce pain by relief of rectal spasms

8
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What are intestinal flora modifiers?

A

Probiotics or bacteria replacement drugs

9
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What are the adverse effects of adsorbent antidiarrheals?

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Constipation, dark stools, increased bleeding time

10
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What are the adverse effects of anticholinergic antidiarrheals?

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Dysrhythmias, urinary retention, dry skin, flushing, hyper or hypo tension, headache/dizziness/anxiety/fatigue

11
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What are the adverse effects of opiate antidiarrheals?

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drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, lethargy, n/v, anorexia, constipation, respiratory depression, hypotension, urinary retention