RNSG 1533 EXAM 1 PHARM VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
Action of H2-antagonists - Answers - Decreases production of stomach acid by blocking
histamine
Action of proton-pump-inhibitors - Answers - Suppresses secretion of stomach acid
Action of antacids - Answers - Neutralizes stomach acid
Action of cytoprotectives - Answers - Creates a protective barrier on the lining of the
stomach
Prototype H2-antagonist - Answers - cimetidine, ranitidine
Prototype proton pump inhibitor - Answers - omeprazole, pantaprazole
Prototype antacid - Answers - Aluminum/Calcium/Magnesium based antacids
Prototype cytoprotective - Answers - sucralfate
Side effects for H2-antagonists - Answers - diarrhea, confusion and dizziness,
headache
Side effects for proton pump inhibitors - Answers - dizziness and diarrhea
Side effects of anatacids - Answers - Stool changes, acid rebound, metabolic alkalosis
Side effects of sucralfate - Answers - constipation, flatulence, vertigo
Nursing implications of H2-antagonists - Answers - Avoid use with antacids, monitor for
dysrhythmias
Nursing implications of antacids - Answers - Should be used cautiously with
cardiac/renal disease (because antacids may contain sodium); can reduce absorption of
some meds
Nursing implications of sucralfate - Answers - Should be given 2 hours before or after
most medications to prevent decreased absorption; effects last up to 6 hours
Indications for thiazide diuretics - Answers - Indicated for heart failure (CHF), liver
cirrhosis, and renal failure.
prototype drug for thiazide diuretics - Answers - Hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ (Hydrodiuril)
Action of H2-antagonists - Answers - Decreases production of stomach acid by blocking
histamine
Action of proton-pump-inhibitors - Answers - Suppresses secretion of stomach acid
Action of antacids - Answers - Neutralizes stomach acid
Action of cytoprotectives - Answers - Creates a protective barrier on the lining of the
stomach
Prototype H2-antagonist - Answers - cimetidine, ranitidine
Prototype proton pump inhibitor - Answers - omeprazole, pantaprazole
Prototype antacid - Answers - Aluminum/Calcium/Magnesium based antacids
Prototype cytoprotective - Answers - sucralfate
Side effects for H2-antagonists - Answers - diarrhea, confusion and dizziness,
headache
Side effects for proton pump inhibitors - Answers - dizziness and diarrhea
Side effects of anatacids - Answers - Stool changes, acid rebound, metabolic alkalosis
Side effects of sucralfate - Answers - constipation, flatulence, vertigo
Nursing implications of H2-antagonists - Answers - Avoid use with antacids, monitor for
dysrhythmias
Nursing implications of antacids - Answers - Should be used cautiously with
cardiac/renal disease (because antacids may contain sodium); can reduce absorption of
some meds
Nursing implications of sucralfate - Answers - Should be given 2 hours before or after
most medications to prevent decreased absorption; effects last up to 6 hours
Indications for thiazide diuretics - Answers - Indicated for heart failure (CHF), liver
cirrhosis, and renal failure.
prototype drug for thiazide diuretics - Answers - Hydrochlorothiazide/HCTZ (Hydrodiuril)
