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What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron, granisetron, and dolasetron?
What is the mechanism of action of ondansetron, granisetron, and dolasetron?
What is the main mechanism of action of bulk-forming laxatives?
What is the main mechanism of action of bulk-forming laxatives?
Which of the following drugs can cause extrapyramidal side effects?
Which of the following drugs can cause extrapyramidal side effects?
What is a potential complication of using bulk-forming laxatives without increasing fluid intake?
What is a potential complication of using bulk-forming laxatives without increasing fluid intake?
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What is the effect of metoclopramide and domperidone on gastric emptying time?
What is the effect of metoclopramide and domperidone on gastric emptying time?
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Which of the following medications should not be used in combination with magnesium salts in laxatives?
Which of the following medications should not be used in combination with magnesium salts in laxatives?
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What is the mechanism of action of histamine type anticholinergic drugs?
What is the mechanism of action of histamine type anticholinergic drugs?
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What is a common side effect of using bulk-forming laxatives?
What is a common side effect of using bulk-forming laxatives?
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What is the effect of metoclopramide and domperidone on reflux into the esophagus?
What is the effect of metoclopramide and domperidone on reflux into the esophagus?
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Why should patients with impaired kidney function avoid using laxatives containing magnesium salts?
Why should patients with impaired kidney function avoid using laxatives containing magnesium salts?
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Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant laxative?
Which of the following drugs is classified as a stimulant laxative?
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What is the primary purpose of using bulk-forming laxatives in colonoscopies and intestinal surgery?
What is the primary purpose of using bulk-forming laxatives in colonoscopies and intestinal surgery?
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Study Notes
Anti-Emetics
- Prevent nausea and vomiting by blocking 5-HT3 receptors
- Examples: ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron (used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting)
Dopamine Antagonists
- Metoclopramide: blocks D₂ receptors, increases motility of esophagus, stomach, and intestine, reduces nausea and vomiting
- Domperidone: increases motility of esophagus, stomach, and intestine, reduces nausea and vomiting
Anti-Histamine/Anticholinergic
- Examples: dimenhydrinate, cinnarizine, meclizine (used to treat motion sickness and morning sickness)
Laxatives
- Types: stimulant (e.g. senna, bisacodyl), osmotic (e.g. lactulose), bulk-forming (e.g. psyllium, methylcellulose)
- Stimulant laxatives increase muscle contraction in the intestine to induce bowel movement
- Osmotic laxatives pull large amounts of water into the large intestine to soften stool
- Bulk-forming laxatives absorb water to increase stool bulk and stimulate bowel movement
Side Effects of Laxatives
- Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, flatulence, hypokalemia
H₂ Antagonists
- Examples: cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine (used to inhibit gastric acid secretion)
- Used in peptic ulcer therapy in combination with antimicrobial drugs
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Test your knowledge of antiemetic drugs, including serotonin, dopamine, and histamine type medications. Learn about their classification, generic and trade names, and mechanisms of action.
