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Constipation Flashcards

1
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medical conditions that cause constipation

A

IBS, anal disorders, MS, CV events, PD, spinal cord tumors, diabetes, hypOthyroidism

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2
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nondrug tx for constipation

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inc fluids, limit caffiene and alcohol, inc physical activity, inc fiber

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what drugs cause constipation

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antacids, antidiarrheals, clonidine, colesevelam, anticholinergics, iron, non dhp CCBs, opioids, sucralfate

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4
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pts should be refered to physician if constipation persists after how many days of OTC tx

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7 days

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5
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bulk forming drugs

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psyllium (fiber)

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6
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drug of choice for constipation in pregnancy

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psyllium (fiber)

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7
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osmotics

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PEG, magnesium hydroxide, glycerin, lactulose

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8
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stimulants

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senna, bisocodyl

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9
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drug of choice for opioid induced constipation

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stimulants (senna, bisocodyl) or osmotic

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10
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stool softener

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docusate

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11
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lubricants

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mineral oil

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12
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metamucil

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psyllium

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13
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dulcolax

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bisacodyl

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14
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colace

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docusate

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15
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drug of choice for constipation with straining

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stool softeners (docusate, senna)

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16
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mineral oil contraindications

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<6y, pregnant, bedridden, elderly, difficulty swallowing

17
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lubiprostone moa

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chloride channel activator

18
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lubiprostone contraindication

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mechanical bowel obstruction

19
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linaclotide contraindications

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<6y, mechanical GI obstruction

20
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drug indicated for hospitalized surgery patients to decrease risk of post op ileus

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alvimopan

21
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laxatives for wbi should be used with caution in which patients

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CVD, reanl insufficiency, taking loops or NSAIDs

22
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alvimopan contraindication

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opioid use > 7 consecutive days

23
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constipation drugs only used for OIC

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methylnaltrexone, naloxegol, naldemedine

24
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drugs that cause diarrhea

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AChE Inhibitors, Mg, antibiotics, antidiabetics, antineoplastics, colchicine, laxatives, misoprostol, mycophenolate, metoclopramide, protease inhibitors, quinidine, roflumilast

25
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most common bacterial cause for diarrhea

A

e coli

26
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non-drug diarrhea treatment

A

fluid and electrolyte replacement

27
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antidiarrheal agents

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bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, lomotil

28
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loperamide boxed warning

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torsades, cardiac arrest, do not exceed recommended dose

29
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major pepto bismol side effects

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black tongue/stool, nausea, bleeding/bruising

30
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lomotil cds class

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C-V

31
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dicyclomine warnings

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anticholinergic, mild-mod UC

32
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eluxadoline contraindication

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patients without a gallbladder

33
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do not take loperamide for longer than

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2 days

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