Acid Reducers
This drug class blocks histamine receptors on parietal cells.
What are H2 blockers?
This laxative irritates intestinal mucosa to stimulate peristalsis.
What is Senna?
This medication blocks serotonin (5-HT₃) receptors.
What is ondansetron?
This electrolyte must NEVER be given IV push.
What is potassium chloride?
Amount of water required when taking psyllium?
What is 8 oz?
This medication blocks the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump.
What is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
This bulk-forming agent absorbs water, increasing stool bulk.
What is psyllium?
This medication increases GI motility and blocks dopamine receptors.
What is metoclopramide?
The antidote for magnesium toxicity.
What is calcium gluconate?
These labs should be monitored with antiemetics to assess dehydration.
What are basic metabolic panel (BMP) or complete metabolic panel (CMP)?
This medication increases warfarin levels by slowing hepatic metabolism.
What is Cimetidine?
This laxative is used to prevent straining post-operatively.
What is docusate?
This serious side effect involves involuntary facial or tongue movements.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Iron absorption increases when taken with this beverage.
What is orange juice?
This class of drugs can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
What are dopamine antagonists (metoclopramide, phenothiazines)?
This complication can occur with excessive sodium bicarbonate use.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Chronic stimulant laxative use may cause this condition.
What is cathartic dependence?
This ECG change must be monitored with ondansetron use.
What is QT prolongation?
Peaked T waves indicate this condition.
What is hyperkalemia?
Magnesium sulfate decreases absorption of these two medications.
What are tetracycline and digoxin?
This medication forms a protective barrier over ulcer craters.
What is Sucralfate?
Milk of Magnesia has both laxative and this additional property.
What is antacid activity?
This antiemetic class has a boxed warning for increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia.
What are phenothiazines (e.g., Prochlorperazine)?
This mineral is contraindicated in severe kidney disease due to risk of accumulation.
What is magnesium sulfate?
This is a common GI side effect of iron therapy.
What is constipation?
This class neutralizes acid but alters the absorption of medications that need an acidic pH.
What are antacids?
Laxatives should be separated from other oral medications by this amount of time.
What is at least 2 hours?
Orally disintegrating ondansetron tablets should be handled this way.
What is allow to dissolve on the tongue and protect from moisture?
Loss of deep tendon reflexes may indicate toxicity of this mineral.
What is magnesium?
Patients taking metoclopramide should avoid these activities for 2 hours after dosing.
What are activities requiring alertness (e.g., driving)?