Flash. GI antidiarrheals

Which opioid derivative is commonly used as an antidiarrheal?

Besides reducing diarrhea, what is a common side effect of antidiarrheal medications?

What is a potential side effect of the antidiarrheal bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) related to stool color?

Why should antidiarrheals be used cautiously or avoided in patients with infectious diarrhea?

What precaution should be considered when giving bismuth subsalicylate to children and teenagers with flu-like symptoms?

What is important to assess before administering an antidiarrheal medication to a patient?

What dietary recommendation might be beneficial for a patient experiencing diarrhea?

If a patient has been on an antidiarrheal for several days without improvement, what is the best nursing action?

What patient education should be provided regarding the duration of use of over-the-counter antidiarrheals?

What additional symptom, when seen alongside diarrhea, indicates that the patient should see a healthcare provider and not just rely on over-the-counter antidiarrheals?