Term
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Definition
Neutralizes gastric acid
Hyper acidity, indigestion, reflux esophagitis |
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Term
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Definition
Constipation.
Diarrhea.
Alkalosis
Rebound hyperacidity |
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Term
Antacids
Contraindications and Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Hypophosphatemia
Take 1 hr. after meals and 1 hr. before bedtime, chew thoroughly and follow w/ water, avoid alcohol and caffiene, use only as perscribed |
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Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Uses & Action |
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Definition
Block histamine from binding w/parietal cells decreasing secretion of gastric acid
Peptic ulcer disese, GERD |
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Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache.
Malaise.
Rash. |
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Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Contraindications and Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Liver impairments, renal disease, pregnancy
Do not give within 1 hr. of antacid, give before meals and bedtime, avoid smoking |
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Term
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Uses & Actions |
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Definition
Blocks hydorgen ion pump and blocks gastric acid secretion
Erosive esophagitis, symptomatic GERD, ulcers |
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Term
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
| Dizziness, headache, diarrhea |
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Term
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Contraindications and Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Known drug allergies
Give before meals, antacids may be used concurrently, asses for apigastric or abdominal pain, and occult blood in stool |
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Term
Antidiarrheals
Uses & Actions |
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Definition
Inhibits excess GI motility
Diarrhea |
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Term
Antidiarrheals
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Constipation
Dizziness
Headache |
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Term
Antidirrheals
Contraindications and Nurse Implications |
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Definition
Alcohol, antihistamines, opiod analgesics, sedative/hypnotics
Assess consistency and frequencty of stools, fluids and electrolyte balance, skin turgor, LFT's for prolonged therapy |
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Term
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Definition
Action: Stimulates the smooth muscle, stimulate gut to increase bulk of stool by increasing water drawn into intestines
Impaction, appendicitis, obstruction, Constipation, before procedures (colonoscopy) |
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Term
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Definition
Diarrhea.
Adbominal Cramping.
Nausea.
Bloating/Gas.
Vomiting. |
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Term
Laxatives
Contraindications and Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Monitor use w/elderly, pregnant/breast feeding, and children under 6
Nursing Implications: Last BM, regular/normal schedule, fluid intake, regular stool, diet, exercise, seperate other drugs by 1 hour so they don't pass through system, take in am on empty stomach |
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Term
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Definition
Manage nausea and vomiting and prevents motion sickness.
Act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone and inhibit nausea and vomiting, decrease nausea and vomiting by its effect on gastric emptying. |
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Term
Antiemetics
Adverse Effects |
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Definition
Dizziness.
Fatigue.
Diarrhea
Drowsiness
Blurred vision
Tachycardia |
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Term
Antiemetics
Contraindications and Nursing Implications |
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Definition
Previous hypersensitivity, use cautiously in children who may have viral illnesses
Assess nausea, vomiting, bowel sounds and abdominal pain, monitor hydration status and intake and output |
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