1
Q
Medications
A
magnesium:
- magnesium sulfate
- magnesium citrate
- magnesium hydroxide
lactulose
polyethelene glycol
sodium picosulfate w/ magnesium oxide
2
Q
Action
A
draws more water into GI tract to stimulate GI activity
3
Q
Indications
A
- constipation
4
Q
Contraindications
A
lactulose:
- appendicitis
- acute surgical abdomen
- fecal impaction
- intestinal obstuction
5
Q
Cautions
A
lactulose: diabetes
magnesium: renal insufficiency
polyethelene glycol: seizures
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- diarrhea
- abdominal cramping
- abdominal bloating
- nausea
- dehydration
- dry mouth
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- headache
- weakness
- sweating
- palpatations
- flushing
- fainting
- rectal irritation
7
Q
Drug-Drug Interactions
A
all: other prescription meds
magnesium: neuromuscular junction blockers
Pharmacology
flashcards
Decks in class (105)
# Cards
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Cholinergic Agonist Drugs - General10
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Direct-Acting Cholinergic Agonists11
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Indirect-Acting Cholinergic Agonists12
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Anticholinergic Agents - General8
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Anticholinergics11
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Ophthalmic Agents - General10
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Ophthalmic Beta-Adrenergic Blockers5
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Ophthalmic Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors5
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Ophthalmic Prostaglandin Agonists5
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Anti-Lipemics - General9
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Bile Acid Sequestrants10
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors "Statins"11
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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors12
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PCSK9 Inhibitors10
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Diuretic Agents - General9
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Thiazide and Thiazide-like Diuretics7
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Loop Diuretics7
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors7
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics7
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Osmotic Diuretics6
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Blood Glucose Agents - General25
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Insulin10
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Sulfonylureas8
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Glucagon9
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Vitamins - General17
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Blood Pressure Agents - General20
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ACE Inhibitors9
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers9
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Renin Inhibitor6
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Calcium Channel Blockers11
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Vasodilators10
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SNS Blockers: Beta-Blockers9
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SNS Blockers: Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers6
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SNS Blockers: Alpha 1 Blockers6
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SNS Blockers: Alpha- and Beta- Blockers6
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SNS Blockers: Alpha 2 Agonist6
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Antihypotensive Agents10
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Coagulation Modifiers - General11
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Antiplatelet Drugs10
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Anticoagulants9
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Thrombolytics (Clot Busters)11
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Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins2
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Hemorrheologic Agent2
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Antihemophilic10
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Hemostatic Agents9
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Agents for Treating Heart Failure - General10
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Cardiac Glycosides11
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors11
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HCN Blockers10
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Antianginal Agents - General13
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Nitrates11
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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers11
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Calcium Channel Blockers (Antianginal)10
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Antiarrhythmic Agents - General18
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Class I Antiarrhythmic8
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Class II Antiarrhythmic7
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Class III Antiarrhythmic7
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Class IV Antiarrhythmic7
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Antitussives10
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Upper Respiratory Drugs - General4
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Topical Nasal Decongestants10
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Oral Decongestants10
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Topical Nasal Steroid Decongestants10
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Mucolytics9
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Expectorants9
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Antihistamines7
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Histamine-2 (H2) Antagonists6
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Antacids7
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Digestive Enzymes5
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Proton Pump Inhibitors6
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GI Protectant7
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Prostaglandin6
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Chemical Stimulants7
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Bulk Stimulants7
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Osmotic Laxatives7
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GI Lubricants7
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Gastrointestinal Stimulants/Nonphenothiazines7
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Antidiarrheal Drugs6
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Phenothiazines7
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5-HT3 Receptor Blockers6
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Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor Antagonists6
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Misc. Antiemetic Agents3
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Xanthines (lower resp tract)7
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Sympathomimetics (lower resp tract)6
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Anticholinergics (lower resp tract)6
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Inhaled Steroids (lower resp tract)6
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (lower resp tract)8
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Lung Surfactants (lower resp tract)4
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Adrenocortical Agents - General11
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Glucocorticoids11
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Mineralcorticoids11
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Anti-Inflammatory/Anti-Arthritis Agents - General7
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Salicylates9
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Nonsteriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)7
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Acetaminophen3
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Gold Compounds4
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Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) - General9
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Immune Stimulators - General9
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Interferons5
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Interleukins6
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Colony-Stimulating Factors5
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Immune Suppressants - General5
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T and B Cell Suppressors5
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Interleukin Receptor Antagonist5
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Monoclonal Antibodies5
