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chemoreceptor trigger zone |
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located outside the BBB and serves as emetic chemoreceptor for the vomiting center |
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mainly receives input from the GI tract and is activated by distension or irritation of the GI from various causes; SEROTONIN |
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vomiting associated with motion sickness, inner ear disorders, vertigo; MUSCARINIC and HISTAMINE receptors |
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pathway not well understood, may involve non-anatomical causes for vomiting (stress induced n/v, psych or behavior) |
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nausea therapy vs. oral rehydration |
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if PT is unable to tolerate PO and is showing s/sx of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, oral rehydration would be appropriate anti-nausea |
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loperamide, diphenoxylate/atropine |
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chronic, non-infectious, uncomplicated diarrhea, >2 yrs of age and NON-acute cases |
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lactobacillus, prevent/treat antibiotic-induced diarrhea > 2 years old and NON-acute cases ONLY |
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reduces rotavirus-induced diarrhea, more effective at reducing sever cases |
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oral anti-constipation meds |
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mineral oil, PEG solutions |
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alternatives to oral anti-constipation |
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mag hydroxide, mag citrate, lactulose, sorbitol, senna, bisicodyl |
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phosphate soda, mineral oil/ phos soda, saline, glycerin, bisacodyl, milk of molasses |
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stimulant anti-constipation |
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osmotic anti-constipation |
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phosphate soda, saline, lactulose, mag/citrate (hydroxide) |
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stunted growth, decreased WT gain, esophageal inflammation, Barrett's esophagus |
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when to treat GERD in infants |
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complicated GER (H2 blk/ PPI), poor wt gain, failure to thrive |
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when to treat GERD in >2 years old |
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recurrent regurgitation/ vomiting (prokinetic agent), chronic heartburn/ esophagitis (h2 ro PPI for 2-4 wks), when asthma + GER coexist (trial of acid suppression med avoiding aspiration pneumonia) |
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potential appropriate GERD treatments for peds |
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smaller/ less frequent feedings, thickening feeds and hypoallergenic formulas, elevate head 30 min, dietary modification and weight reduction |
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ranitidine, famotidine (NO cimetidine) |
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omeprazole and lansoprazole, pantoprazole |
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short term, acute, intermediate GER: children's mylants, maalox, pepto *not if fever presents* calcium carb, or tums |
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aluminum contain antacids |
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use cautiously due to CNS toxicity |
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metoclopramide, erythromycin succinate |
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