{"id":292,"date":"2019-11-04T23:42:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T04:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/7-1-introduction\/"},"modified":"2022-02-24T16:36:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-24T21:36:35","slug":"7-1-gastrointestinalintroduction","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/7-1-gastrointestinalintroduction\/","title":{"raw":"7.1 Gastrointestinal Elimination Introduction","rendered":"7.1 Gastrointestinal Elimination Introduction"},"content":{"raw":"
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Learning Objectives<\/h2>\r\n<\/header>\r\n
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  1. Identify the classifications and actions of the gastrointestinal system and elimination drugs<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Consider examples of when, how, and to whom gastrointestinal system drugs may be administered<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Identify the side effects and special considerations associated with gastrointestinal system drug therapy<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Identify considerations and implications of using gastrointestinal system medications across the lifespan<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Consider evidence-based concepts when using the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and decision-making related to medications that affect the gastrointestinal system<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Key Terms<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

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    [pb_glossary id=\"616\"]adsorption[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"488\"]gastroesophageal reflux disease[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"1848\"]proton pump inhibitor[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"1847\"]antacids[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"618\"]hematemesis[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"573\"]rebound hyperacidity[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"615\"]antidiarrheals[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"594\"]hypercalcemia[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"620\"]serotonin syndrome[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"622\"]antimotility medications[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"623\"]intrinsic factor[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"627\"]stimulants[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"621\"]area postrema[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"624\"]osmotic agents[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"626\"]stool softeners[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"619\"]chemoreceptor trigger zone[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"497\"]Parietal cells[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"576\"]stress-related mucosal damage[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"1969\"]constipation[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"611\"]pepsin[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"628\"]stress ulcer prophylaxis[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"612\"]cytochrome P-450 enzymes[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"480\"]peptic ulcer disease[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"609\"]surface epithelium cells[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"613\"]defecation[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"1853\"]probiotics[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"629\"]THC[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"614\"]diarrhea[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"625\"]prokinetic[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n[pb_glossary id=\"579\"]vestibular system[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    [pb_glossary id=\"617\"]gastroenteritis[\/pb_glossary]<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nGastrointestinal complaints are a commonplace occurrence. How many times have you heard someone complaining of an upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea? Occasionally, these ailments will go away on their own, but if they do not, there are a variety of medications that can be used to treat the disease or symptom. Treatment can involve both the use of prescription and nonprescription drug therapy, in addition to nonpharmacological interventions. In this chapter, you will learn about medications used to treat common disorders within the gastrointestinal system.<\/span>","rendered":"
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    Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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    1. Identify the classifications and actions of the gastrointestinal system and elimination drugs<\/li>\n
    2. Consider examples of when, how, and to whom gastrointestinal system drugs may be administered<\/li>\n
    3. Identify the side effects and special considerations associated with gastrointestinal system drug therapy<\/li>\n
    4. Identify considerations and implications of using gastrointestinal system medications across the lifespan<\/li>\n
    5. Consider evidence-based concepts when using the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and decision-making related to medications that affect the gastrointestinal system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Key Terms<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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      adsorption<\/a><\/td>\ngastroesophageal reflux disease<\/a><\/td>\nproton pump inhibitor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      antacids<\/a><\/td>\nhematemesis<\/a><\/td>\nrebound hyperacidity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      antidiarrheals<\/a><\/td>\nhypercalcemia<\/a><\/td>\nserotonin syndrome<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      antimotility medications<\/a><\/td>\nintrinsic factor<\/a><\/td>\nstimulants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      area postrema<\/a><\/td>\nosmotic agents<\/a><\/td>\nstool softeners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      chemoreceptor trigger zone<\/a><\/td>\nParietal cells<\/a><\/td>\nstress-related mucosal damage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      constipation<\/a><\/td>\npepsin<\/a><\/td>\nstress ulcer prophylaxis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      cytochrome P-450 enzymes<\/a><\/td>\npeptic ulcer disease<\/a><\/td>\nsurface epithelium cells<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      defecation<\/a><\/td>\nprobiotics<\/a><\/td>\nTHC<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      diarrhea<\/a><\/td>\nprokinetic<\/a><\/td>\nvestibular system<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      gastroenteritis<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Gastrointestinal complaints are a commonplace occurrence. How many times have you heard someone complaining of an upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea? Occasionally, these ailments will go away on their own, but if they do not, there are a variety of medications that can be used to treat the disease or symptom. Treatment can involve both the use of prescription and nonprescription drug therapy, in addition to nonpharmacological interventions. In this chapter, you will learn about medications used to treat common disorders within the gastrointestinal system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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