Pharm Unit 4 > Antidiarrheals > Flashcards

Antidiarrheals Flashcards

(5 cards)

Study These Flashcards
1
Q

three ways that opiates work as a antidiarrheal

A

Increase segmental contraction
Decrease GI secretions
Enhance GI absorption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Diarrhea is rarely due to ______ and is often due to ______

A

hypermotility
hypomotility

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what protectant/absorbent should not be used in cats and why

A

Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol)

It can turn into aspirin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what can Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto bismol) do to stools

A

make them dark green/black - this is not melena

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

absorbent for ingested toxins

A

activated charcoal (toxiban)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
Pharm Unit 4
flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2026 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions