Antidiarrheals Flashcards by Lindsay Paxton

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bismuth subsalicylate

A

Antidiarrheal

give 2 hr before or 3 hr after other meds to prevent impaired absorption
encourage fluids

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Diphenoxylate hydrochloride and atropine sulfate

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Antidiarrheal

onset 45-60 min
monitor fluids and electrolytes
increases intestinal tone and decreases peristalsis

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Loperamide

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Antidiarrheal

monitor children closely for CNS effects

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Opium alkaloids

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Antidiarrheal

admin with water
D/C as soon as stools controlled

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action of antidiarrheals

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absorbs water, gas, toxins, irritants, and nutrients in bowel

slows peristalsis
increases tone of smooth muscle and sphincters

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side effects of antidiarrheals

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constipation
fecal impaction
anticholinergic effects

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nursing considerations for antidiarrheals

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not used with abdominal pain of unknown origin

- monitor for urinary retention

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