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- 3. Aminosalicylate used to reduce inflammation in IBD, contraindicated with sulfamethoxazole allergy.
- 6. Fast and intense evacuation of the bowel.
- 7. Lab finding associated with loss of electrolytes from diarrhea.
- 9. A gram-negative bacillus that can colonize the stomach and duodenum and increase risk for peptic ulcer disease.
- 11. Opioid-like antidiarrheal agent available for purchase over the counter (OTC).
- 12. Forms a barrier to protect cells from acid and pepsin.
- 14. Risk associated with administration of undiluted promethazine.
- 16. Small, infrequent, or difficult bowel movements.
- 17. Class of laxatives that promote peristalsis and commonly abused.
- 18. Most effective at increasing pH when taken after meals.
- 20. Functional bowel disorder with no detectable changes within the interior of the bowel.
- 22. Medication indicated for constipation-predominant IBS in women aged 18 years and older.
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- 1. Medication for nausea that can increase risk for extrapyramidal symptoms.
- 2. Antibody indicated for inflammatory bowel disease that produces a specific type of immunosuppression.
- 4. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) should be taken _________ minutes before other medications.
- 5. Laxative that functions like dietary fiber and should be given with a full glass of water.
- 8. Serotonin antagonist with best combination of efficacy and safety for treating nausea and vomiting.
- 10. A protective factor secreted by epithelial cells of the stomach and duodenum.
- 13. GERD treatment options include eating more frequent, ______________ meals.
- 15. Histamine2-Receptor antagonist that decreases gastric acid secretion.
- 19. Don't use antidiarrheal agents with __________ diarrhea or known infective diarrhea.
- 21. Stools of excessive volume, fluidity, and increased frequency.