Pharmacology & Drug Administration Flashcards
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A client mentions they took a stimulant laxative the evening before their colonic appointment. What is the most important concern?
Answer: The colon may be overly stimulated, increasing risk of cramping and electrolyte loss
Stimulant laxatives already stress the bowel; combining with colonic irrigation increases cramping risk and can cause dangerous electrolyte depletion.
Which condition caused by prolonged antibiotic use is most relevant to a colonic hydrotherapist?
Answer: Disruption of beneficial gut microbiome (dysbiosis)
Antibiotics kill beneficial bacteria and cause dysbiosis, which affects gut health and may influence the goals and outcomes of colonic hydrotherapy.
A client on a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for acid reflux presents for colonic hydrotherapy. What is the key consideration?
Answer: PPIs reduce lower intestinal motility and may contribute to constipation
Long-term PPI use has been associated with altered gut motility and microbiome changes, including contributing to constipation in some patients.
Which electrolyte is most critical to monitor after a colonic hydrotherapy session, especially in clients on diuretics?
Answer: Potassium
Potassium is easily lost through both diuretic use and colonic irrigation, and hypokalemia can cause serious cardiac and muscular complications.
A client asks whether they should take their morning medications before a colonic hydrotherapy session. What is the best general guidance?
Answer: Consult their prescribing physician, as some medications may be affected by the procedure
Medication timing around procedures should always be guided by the prescribing physician, who can assess risks of altered absorption or fluid balance.
What does the term 'pharmacokinetics' refer to in the context of understanding drug use in colonic hydrotherapy clients?
Answer: How the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes a drug
Pharmacokinetics describes ADME — absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion — which helps explain how colonic treatment may alter drug behavior in the body.
A colonic hydrotherapist notices a client's intake form lists no medications, but the client mentions drinking herbal 'cleanse' teas daily. What is the correct response?
Answer: Document the herbal use and assess for potential laxative or diuretic herbs that could affect the session
Many herbal teas contain senna, cascara, or diuretic herbs with real pharmacological effects that must be documented and considered for treatment safety.