Meds according to D2L

Question 1

Metaclopramide

Answer 1

Action
- Increases GI motility
- Dopamine antagonist

Used to treat
- N/V
- GERD

Question 2

Side effects of metoclopramide

Answer 2

EPS (tremors, tardive dyskinesia)
Drowsiness

Question 3

Promethazine

Answer 3

Action
- H1 blocker with aniemetic and sedative effects

Use:
- N/V
- Motion sickness
- Allergy

Question 4

Side effects of promethazine?

Answer 4

Respiratory depression
IV administration (tissue inj)

Question 5

Scopolamine

Answer 5

Action:
- Anticholinergic – blocks acetylcholine

Use:
- Motion sickness, postoperative nausea

Question 6

Side effects of scopolamine

Answer 6

Dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation

Question 7

Dronabinol

Answer 7

Action:
- Cannabinoid

Use:
N/V from chemo, appetite stimulation

Question 8

Side effects of dronabinol

Answer 8

Euphoria, dizziness, drowsiness, paranoia

Question 9

Psyllium

Answer 9

Action:
- Bulk-forming
- Absorbs water into stool

Use: Chronic constipation

Question 10

Nursing intervention for psyllium

Answer 10

Give with full glass of water to prevent esophageal obstruction

Question 11

Bisacodyl/ Senna

Answer 11

Action:
Stimulates peristalsis

Use:
Short-term relief of constipation

Question 12

Side effects of Bisacodyl/Senna

Answer 12

Cramping, dependence with long-term use

Question 13

Polyethylene glycol

Answer 13

Action:
Osmotic laxative
Retains water in stool

Use: bowel cleaning before procedure or for constipation

Question 14

Side effects of polyethylene glycol