Assessment
What is a brand name antacid that is liquid and chalky?
Maalox
Acute pain or heartburn can be related to_______
Hyperacidity
Patient is comfort level has been increased because _________ has been reduced or completely eliminated?
pain
Which antibiotics can not be given with antacids because it can causes 50% reduction in antibiotic absorption?
quinolone
What is the therapeutic response of all acid controlling drugs?
Relief of symptoms associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, gastric hyper acidity
A brand name H2 receptor antagonist beginning with the letter Z
Zantac
What can be a symptom because of fear of the unknown (lack of education)?
Anxiety
Creating a meal plan can promote adequate _______ for the patient?
Nutrition
Which antacids are preferable if constipation and diarrhea occur?
What are the adverse effects to monitor related to central nervous system after administering H2 Antagonists drug?
Headache, lethargy, confusion, hallucinations, slurred speech, agitation
A brand name PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor beginning with the letters Pre
Prevasid
Diarrhea is a related adverse effect of what type of drugs?
Magnesium only drugs
Education, treatment, prevention and follow-up can be done to minimize this symptom.
Stress/anxiety
Why do we need to monitor infusion rate with IV H2 receptor antagonists?
hypotension
What is the main adverse affect to monitor when patient is on aluminium and calcium containing antacids?
Constipation
What nationality of people was one of the first to use antacids?
ancient greeks
What is a related adverse effect of this antacid drug
Aluminum only drugs
The goal is to maximize the adverse effects when using antacids or acid controlling drug. True or false?
False.
The goal is to maximize the adverse effects when using antacids or acid controlling drugs.
True or false- Proton pump Inhibitor (PPI), Pantoprazole sodium may be given orally without crushing or splitting of the tablet form
True
Milk- alkali syndrome, acid rebound, hypercalcemia and metabolic alkalosis are known complications to evaluate after administering which category of drugs?
Antacids
What decade was principal anti ulcer drugs introduced?
GU bleeding can occur because of gastric hyperacidity? True or false.
False. GI bleeding can occur because of gastric hyperacidity.
Name the 3 types of peptic ulcers
Gastric, esophageal & duodenal
What is the complication of improper use of antacids such as overuse or misuse or the rapid discontinuation?
Acid rebound
What is the side effect to monitor after administering lansoprazole related to GI System
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation