Peptic Ulcer Disease
This H2 receptor antagonist blocks histamine receptors to reduce gastric acid secretion and is known for multiple drug interactions.
What is Cimetidine?
his serotonin antagonist antiemetic is commonly used for chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea.
What is Ondansetron?
This iron preparation may cause dark stools and constipation.
What is Ferrous Sulfate?
This sulfonamide antibiotic is commonly known as Bactrim.
What is Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)?
This urinary analgesic commonly causes orange-red discoloration of urine.
What is Phenazopyridine?
This proton pump inhibitor irreversibly inhibits the proton pump and should be taken before meals.
What is Omeprazole?
This prokinetic agent increases gastric emptying but may cause tardive dyskinesia.
What is Metoclopramide?
Vitamin C is often given with this supplement to increase its absorption.
What is Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)?
Patients taking this urinary antiseptic should be taught that their urine may turn brown.
What is Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)?
Patients taking these alpha-adrenergic blockers should change positions slowly due to orthostatic hypotension.
What are Prazosin and Doxazosin?
This mucosal protectant forms a protective barrier over ulcers and should be taken on an empty stomach.
What is Sucralfate?
This antidiarrheal combines an opioid derivative with atropine to reduce intestinal motility.
What is Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil)?
This vitamin is essential for neurologic function and treatment of pernicious anemia.
What is Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)?
This fluoroquinolone carries a black box warning for tendon rupture.
What is Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
This antiemetic should be monitored for QT prolongation and possible cardiac dysrhythmias.
What is Ondansetron?
This prostaglandin E analog is used to prevent NSAID-induced ulcers but is contraindicated during pregnancy.
What is Misoprostol?
This stool softener works by allowing water and fats to penetrate stool.
What is Docusate Sodium (Colace)?
This vitamin should be assessed carefully because deficiency may be masked if folic acid is administered alone.
What is Vitamin B12?
Increased fluid intake is especially important when taking this sulfonamide antibiotic to prevent crystalluria.
What is Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole?
This cholinergic agent stimulates bladder contraction and is used to treat non-obstructive urinary retention.
What is Bethanechol?
Long-term use of this class of medications may increase the risk of fractures, hypomagnesemia, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?
This antiemetic class can cause extrapyramidal symptoms because it blocks dopamine receptors.
What are Dopamine Antagonists?
This supplement is recommended during pregnancy to reduce neural tube defects.
What is Folic Acid?
This urinary analgesic relieves burning and discomfort but does not treat the infection itself.
What is Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
Before administering this ulcer medication, the nurse should confirm the patient is not pregnant.
What is Misoprostol?