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Antacids -CORRECT ANSWERS Tums
Amphojel, Rolaids
Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel
Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan
Mylicon
Antacids Action -CORRECT ANSWERS Neutralizes stomach acid.
decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity
Antacids Use -CORRECT ANSWERS Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn;
reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia.
Antacids Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS antacids may
intefere with medication absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2
hours.
antacid effect os prolonged when medication is taken with food.
chart amount and consistency of stools.
Anti- Ulcer -CORRECT ANSWERS Pepcid
Axid
Zantac
Tagamet
Cytotec
Protonix
Other meds given before meals:
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti-Ulcer Action -CORRECT ANSWERS prevents the release of gastric
acid to treat or prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers.
Anti-Ulcer side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS Side effects are minor.
High doses can cause confusion
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Anti-Ulcer Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS Dissolve carafate
in water.
Encourage resident not to smoke, which increases gastric secretion.
encourage resident to avoid: spicy forrd, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and carbonated
beverages.
Antiemetics -CORRECT ANSWERS Dramamine
Tigan
Antivert
Compazine
Phenergan
Antiemetics Action -CORRECT ANSWERS supress N/V by acting on the
brain control center
Antiemetics Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat nausea and prevent
vomiting
Antiemetics Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness
Antiemetics Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor B/P for
hypotension
Emetics -CORRECT ANSWERS Syrup of Ipecac
Emetics Action -CORRECT ANSWERS induce vomiting
Emetics Use -CORRECT ANSWERS used when poision has been ingested
Emetics Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS do not use when corrosive
product ingested; such as, acids or alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconsious. The
licensed nurse should contact the physician and/or posion control center before
administering.
Emetics Nursing considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS usually induces
vomiting 20-30 minutes after adminstered.
Antidiarrheals (absorbents) -CORRECT ANSWERS kaolin
Pepto-Bismol
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pectin(from apples)
Kaopectate
Absorbents Action -CORRECT ANSWERS adsorb(soak up) excess fluids
and bacteria
Absorbents Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat diarrhea
Absorbents Side Effects -CORRECT ANSWERS minimal constipation
nausea
dry mouth
abdominal pain
Absorbents N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor patient for constipation
Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) -CORRECT
ANSWERS Paregoric
Opiates Action -CORRECT ANSWERS reduces peristalsis by action on
CNS and diminshes secretions
Opiates Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat diarrhea
Opiates Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness
may be ADDICTING
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility -CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease
motility:
atropine sulfate
Lomotil
Atropine
scopolamine
Donnatal
kaolin
oectin
Imodium
Bentyl
Enhance motility:
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Reglan-(give before meals rather than with food)
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Action -CORRECT ANSWERS acts
on autonomic nervous system to alter peristalsis
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Use -CORRECT ANSWERS spastic
colon: diarrhea: GERD
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS
blurred vision
dry mouth
heart palpitations
urine retention
constipation
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS
monitor V/S and Urinary output
Cathartics (laxatives) -CORRECT ANSWERS castor oil
Senekot
Dulcolax
Ex-Lax, Doxidam
Cathartics (laxtives) Action -CORRECT ANSWERS stimulate intestinal
peristalsis; usually acts in 6-8 hours when given in oral form.
Cathartics (laxatives) Side Effects -CORRECT ANSWERS abdominal
cramping
nausea
diarrhea
Cathartics (laxatives) N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor for diarrhea
Saline laxatives -CORRECT ANSWERS Milk of Magnesia
Saline laxatives Action -CORRECT ANSWERS acts within 8 hours
Saline laxatives Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS diarrhea
cramping
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Antacids -CORRECT ANSWERS Tums
Amphojel, Rolaids
Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel
Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan
Mylicon
Antacids Action -CORRECT ANSWERS Neutralizes stomach acid.
decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity
Antacids Use -CORRECT ANSWERS Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn;
reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia.
Antacids Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS antacids may
intefere with medication absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2
hours.
antacid effect os prolonged when medication is taken with food.
chart amount and consistency of stools.
Anti- Ulcer -CORRECT ANSWERS Pepcid
Axid
Zantac
Tagamet
Cytotec
Protonix
Other meds given before meals:
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti-Ulcer Action -CORRECT ANSWERS prevents the release of gastric
acid to treat or prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers.
Anti-Ulcer side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS Side effects are minor.
High doses can cause confusion
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Anti-Ulcer Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS Dissolve carafate
in water.
Encourage resident not to smoke, which increases gastric secretion.
encourage resident to avoid: spicy forrd, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and carbonated
beverages.
Antiemetics -CORRECT ANSWERS Dramamine
Tigan
Antivert
Compazine
Phenergan
Antiemetics Action -CORRECT ANSWERS supress N/V by acting on the
brain control center
Antiemetics Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat nausea and prevent
vomiting
Antiemetics Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness
Antiemetics Nursing Considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor B/P for
hypotension
Emetics -CORRECT ANSWERS Syrup of Ipecac
Emetics Action -CORRECT ANSWERS induce vomiting
Emetics Use -CORRECT ANSWERS used when poision has been ingested
Emetics Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS do not use when corrosive
product ingested; such as, acids or alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconsious. The
licensed nurse should contact the physician and/or posion control center before
administering.
Emetics Nursing considerations -CORRECT ANSWERS usually induces
vomiting 20-30 minutes after adminstered.
Antidiarrheals (absorbents) -CORRECT ANSWERS kaolin
Pepto-Bismol
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pectin(from apples)
Kaopectate
Absorbents Action -CORRECT ANSWERS adsorb(soak up) excess fluids
and bacteria
Absorbents Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat diarrhea
Absorbents Side Effects -CORRECT ANSWERS minimal constipation
nausea
dry mouth
abdominal pain
Absorbents N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor patient for constipation
Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) -CORRECT
ANSWERS Paregoric
Opiates Action -CORRECT ANSWERS reduces peristalsis by action on
CNS and diminshes secretions
Opiates Use -CORRECT ANSWERS to treat diarrhea
Opiates Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness
may be ADDICTING
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility -CORRECT ANSWERS Decrease
motility:
atropine sulfate
Lomotil
Atropine
scopolamine
Donnatal
kaolin
oectin
Imodium
Bentyl
Enhance motility:
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Reglan-(give before meals rather than with food)
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Action -CORRECT ANSWERS acts
on autonomic nervous system to alter peristalsis
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Use -CORRECT ANSWERS spastic
colon: diarrhea: GERD
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS
blurred vision
dry mouth
heart palpitations
urine retention
constipation
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS
monitor V/S and Urinary output
Cathartics (laxatives) -CORRECT ANSWERS castor oil
Senekot
Dulcolax
Ex-Lax, Doxidam
Cathartics (laxtives) Action -CORRECT ANSWERS stimulate intestinal
peristalsis; usually acts in 6-8 hours when given in oral form.
Cathartics (laxatives) Side Effects -CORRECT ANSWERS abdominal
cramping
nausea
diarrhea
Cathartics (laxatives) N.C. -CORRECT ANSWERS monitor for diarrhea
Saline laxatives -CORRECT ANSWERS Milk of Magnesia
Saline laxatives Action -CORRECT ANSWERS acts within 8 hours
Saline laxatives Side effects -CORRECT ANSWERS diarrhea
cramping
