Stoma Care Flashcards
1
Q
what is stoma
A
artifical opening on abdomen to divert flow of faeces or urine into an external pouch located outside body
2
Q
Stoma care non-ideal formulation
A
EC/MR capsules not suitable less effect
3
Q
Stoma care ideal formulation
A
forms with quick action = liquids, caps, uncoated or soluble tabs
4
Q
what can pt experience with stoma care
A
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- GI irritation and bleed
5
Q
what causes diarrhoea in stoma care
A
- sorbitol
- mg+ antacids
- iron in pt = ileostomy
6
Q
what can cause constipation in stoma care
A
- opioids
- Ca+ antacids
- iron in pt = colostomy
7
Q
what causes GI irritation + bleed in stoma care
A
aspirin + NSAIDs
8
Q
what can diuretics and/or laxatives cause
A
dehydration which can cause hypokalaemia
9
Q
tx of hypokalaemia as a s/e of diuretics/laxatives
A
- use K+ sparing diuretics or k+ supplements
- liquid form k+ preferred to MR
10
Q
what can fluid and Na depletion cause
A
hypokalaemia which then increases digixon toxicity
