MEMORY.COM
4.37.48

Guest

Dark mode

User ID: 999999
Version: 4.37.48

www.memory.co.uk

You are in browse mode. You must login to use MEMORY

Confused? » Read about learn, practice and the various modes

» To start learning, click login

1 / 25

[Front]

most used (D) anticholinergic drug decr cramping, intestinal spasms, side effects: blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention

[Back]

dicyclomine

Practice Known Questions

Stay up to date with your due questions

Complete 5 questions to enable practice

Exams

Exam: Test your skills

Test your skills in exam mode

Learn New Questions

Dynamic Modes

SmartIntelligent mix of all modes

CustomUse settings to weight dynamic modes

Manual Mode [BETA]

The course owner has not enabled manual mode

Specific modes

Learn with flashcards

multiple choiceMultiple choice mode

SpeakingAnswer with voice

TypingTyping only mode

Med surge II - Leaderboard

1 user has completed this course

No users have played this course yet, be the first

Med surge II - Details

Levels:

1) Chapter 1 View

Questions:

31 questions

🇬🇧		🇬🇧

Most used (D) anticholinergic drug decr cramping, intestinal spasms, side effects: blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention

Dicyclomine

Bile acid sequestrant to prevent diarrhea r/t absorption of bile acids in Chron's and illeal disease.

Cholysteramine

Works quickly, dont combine w other meds SIDE effects: risk for infection-shingles vaccine prior to med recommended

Janus Kinase (JAK)

Decreases inflammation to achieve remission methylprednisolone prednisone budesonide MMX- provides controlled release throughout the colon, less side effects than prednisone main side effect if used long term are: osteoporosis diabetes, HTN, weight gain, etc

Corticosteroids

Inhibit prostaglandin production incr risk of ulcer, then bleeding

NSAIDs

Best treatment to prevents stress ulcers block hydrogen secretion from parietal cells, are good for long term do NOT administer w FOOD ADVERSE EFFECTS: incr risk of fractures may affect the effectiveness of clopidrogel inc gastric pH may interfere w absorption of other drugs

PPI

Block histamine stimulated HCl secretion less effective than proton pump inhibitors smoking interferes w drug action INc gastric pH may interfere w absorption ADMIN at bedtime

H2 blockers

Does not interfere w cytochrome p-450 in liver less drug interactions

Famotidine

Less likely to cause CNS side effects and fewer drug interactions than cimetidine 2019 recall d/t risk of cancer from contamination w MDMA in some drugs

Ranitidine

Interferes w cytochrome p-450 in liver more drug interactions ADVERSE EFFECTS: confusion, especially in elderly, liver d, renal impairment pt fatigue, depression gynecomastia and impotence r/t antiadrogenic effects

Cimetidine

ACTION: combines w proteins in ulcer to form a protective coating taken on an empty stomach qid ADVERSE EFFECTS- NOT common, NOT systemic constipation binds w some drugs ( digoxin, Antacids) so do not give at the same time

Sucralfate

Macrolide antibiotic used to fight bacteria and eradicate H pylori take it at the same time if Gi upset occurs take it w milk or food SIDE EFFECTS: produces bad taste in mouth NVD + headache

Clarithromycin

Antibiotic SIDE EFFECT: vomiting, diarrhea, rash, contraindicated d/g pregnancy or before age 8 d/t staining of the child's teeth

Tetracycline

Metallic taste when eating certain foods disulfiram reaction in combination w alcohol: - sudden, severe headache, incr BP, nausea, cramps, diaphoresis, avoid alcohol during and 1 week after

Metronidazole

Toxic to H pylori tongue and stool turns black

Bismuth subsalicylate

Prevents gastric NOT duodenal ulcers in pt taking NSAIDs replaces gastric prostaglandin E1 ADVERSE EFFECTS: miscarriage, nausea, abdominal pain, craps, diarrhea, dizziness

Misoprostol and enprostil

Antispasmodic medication used for Dumping syndrome

Dicylcomine

Used for bile reflux gastritis and binds to bile acids if mixed w noncarb fluid or apple sauce.

Cholestyramine

Incr gastric emptying to help w hiatus hernia ac and pc ADMIN ( before meals and after meals ) ADVERSE EFFECTS: restlessness, insomnia, headaches tardive DYSKINESIA

Metoclopramide

Lay on the side for 30 min used for ulcerative colitis

Budenoside

Anti-inflammatory med effect on intestinal mucosa enhance delivery to the desired part of the GI tract take with FOOD SIDE EFFECTS: anorexia, NV headache

Mesalamine

Work SLOWLY ( not for a flare) used for Crohn's D. to alter immune response maintain remission after steroids chemo drugs such as: methotrexate 6- Mercaptopurine SIDE EFFECTS: bone marrow depression (dec blood count, especially WBC) dec resistance to infection

Immunosupresants

Originally to prevent organ transplant rejection risk of infection risk of lymphoma

Cyclosporine

Expensive parenteral anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) SIDE EFFECTS: injection/infusion reaction or allergic reaction flu-like symptoms infection -no LIFE VIRUS vaccine cancer later -lymphoma

Biologics

Gut selective monoclonal antibody alpha 4 integrin receptor antigonist used when TNF meds are NOT appropriate SIDE EFFECTS: Anaphylaxis risk for injection hepatotoxicity

Vedolizumab

Less side effects: drowsiness dry outh constipation dysrhythmia with high doses

Loperamide

Together gives anticholinergic effects such as: dry mouth blurred vision urinary retention

Diphenoxylate w atropine

Must be signed by 2 RN controlled substance, rarely used SIDE EFFECTS: drowsiness resp depression N& vomiting addiction

Tincture of opium

Pull water into the colon to make the stool more solid

Bulk laxative

Control cramping , but NOT diarrhea used to dec intestinal muscle spasms SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth blurred vision urinary retention

Anticholinergics

Inhibit thrombin formation SIDE EFFECTS: bleeding, bruising do not give to pt w incr risk of fall and those going to surgery

Anticoagulants