Ulcer and GERD Basics
This condition occurs when acid and pepsin damage the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Peptic ulcer disease
This common medication group can decrease protective prostaglandins and increase ulcer risk.
NSAIDs
These medications neutralize stomach acid already present.
Antacids
This antacid ingredient commonly causes constipation.
Aluminum
Patients taking antacids should separate them from other medications because antacids can affect this.
Medication absorption
This type of ulcer occurs in the stomach.
Gastric ulcer
These two lifestyle factors can irritate the stomach and delay ulcer healing.
Smoking and alcohol use
These medications block histamine2 receptors and reduce acid secretion.
H2 blockers
This antacid ingredient commonly causes diarrhea and should be used cautiously in kidney disease.
Magnesium
Patients taking sucralfate should usually take it this way for best ulcer coating effect.
On an empty stomach
This type of ulcer occurs in the first part of the small intestine.
Duodenal ulcer
This stool finding may indicate upper GI bleeding.
Black, tarry stools
These medications block the final step of gastric acid production.
Proton pump inhibitors or PPIs
This systemic antacid can cause sodium overload and metabolic alkalosis.
Sodium bicarbonate
This teaching helps reduce nighttime reflux symptoms.
Elevate the head of the bed and avoid lying down after meals
This disorder occurs when stomach contents reflux into the esophagus.
GERD
This vomit appearance may indicate upper GI bleeding.
Coffee-ground emesis
This medication forms a protective barrier over the ulcer, acting like a bandage.
Sucralfate
These classic side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.
Anticholineregic side effects
This is the priority teaching for patients taking misoprostol who can become pregnant.
This bacterium is associated with many peptic ulcers.
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori
These symptoms with GERD require provider evaluation because they may indicate complications.
Trouble swallowing, weight loss, bleeding, persistent symptoms
This prostaglandin analogue helps protect the gastric lining from NSAID-related injury.
Misoprostol
This antiulcer medication is contraindicated in pregnancy because it can stimulate uterine contractions.
Misoprostol
A patient with chronic kidney disease takes magnesium hydroxide frequently for heartburn. The nurse is concerned because this antacid ingredient can accumulate and cause toxicity.
Magnesium