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| Antacids - Action and Indications |
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Definition
Action: Neutralizes gastric acid
Indications: 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
Contraindications: Hypophosphatemia (low phosphate in blood
Nursing Implications: 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 - Action and Indications |
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Definition
Action: Block histamine from binding w/parietal cells decreasing secretion of gastric acid
Indications: Peptic ulcer disese, GERD |
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Term
| H2 Receptor Antagonists - Side 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
Contraindications: Liver impairments, renal disease, pregnancy
Nursing Implcations: Do not give within 1 hr. of antacid, give before meals and bedtime, avoid smoking |
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Term
| Proton Pump Inhibitors - Action and Indications |
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Definition
Action: Blocks hydorgen ion pump and blocks gastric acid secretion
Indications: Erosive esophagitis, symptomatic GERD, ulcers |
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Term
| Proton Pump Inhibitors - Side Effects |
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Definition
| Dizziness, headache, diarrhea |
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Term
| Proton Pump Inhibitors - Contraindications and Nursing Implcations |
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Definition
Contraindications: Known drug allergies
Nursing Implcations: 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 - Action and Indication |
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Definition
Action: Inhibits excess GI motility
Indication: Diarrhea |
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Term
| Antidiarrheals - Side Effects |
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Definition
| Constipation, dizziness, headache |
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Term
| Antidirrheals - Contraindications and Nurse Implications |
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Definition
Contraindications: Alcohol, antihistamines, opiod analgesics, sedative/hypnotics
Nursing Implications: Assess consistency and frequencty of stools, fluids and electrolyte balance, skin turgor, LFT's for prolonged therapy |
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Term
| Laxatives - Action and Indication |
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Definition
Action: Stimulates the smooth muscle, stimulate gut to increae bulk of stool by increasing water drawn into intestines
Indication:Constipation, before procedures (colonoscopy) |
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Term
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Definition
| Diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, bloating, gas, vomiting |
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Term
| Laxatives - Contraindications and Nursing Implicaitons |
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Definition
Contraindications: Impaction, appendicitis, obstruction, 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
| Antiemetics - Action and Indication |
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Definition
Action: Act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone and inhibit nausea and vomiting, decrease nausea and vomiting by its effect on gastric emptying
Indication: Manage nausea and vomiting and prevents motion sickness |
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Term
| Antiemetics - Side 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
Contraindications: Previous hypersensitivity, use cautiously in children who may have viral illnesses
Nursing Implications: Assess nausea, vomiting, bowel sounds and abdominal pain, monitor hydration status and intake and output |
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