Antacids
Gastric Acid Secretion
Antiemetics
Grab bag
100
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz - Oh what a relief it is!
What is Alka-Seltzer?
100
This medication can be used for both decreasing gastric acid production, as well as managing an allergic reaction.
What is Famotidine (Pepcid)?
100
This class of medications can help manage anxiety, as well as decrease nausea and vomiting
What are Benzodiazepines? Most commonly Lorazepam
100
Monitoring for QT prolongation, one of the few side effects of this medication, is a key nursing consideration for this drug.
What is Ondansetron?
200
This antacid uses the 1980's Dragnet theme song for their jingle
What are "Tums"?
200
This medication needs to be reconstituted and administered over 2 minutes via IV push.
What is pantoprazole (Protonix)?
200
This antiemetic blocks the action of serotonin in the vomiting center of the brain
What is Ondansetron (Zofran)? A serotonin-receptor antagonist
200
This drug increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract, which in turn speeds the rate with which stomach contents move into the intestines.
What is Metoclopramide (Reglan)?
300
This antacid is used as an exclamation to express surprise, shock, or disbelief. The phrase is a variation of “Oh My God” or “Oh My Goodness”
What is "Oh Mylanta!"
300
This is a risk associated with prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors
What is Osteoporosis?
300
This drug works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
What is Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
300
Too much of these medications can cause which acid-base imbalance?
What is Metabolic Alkalosis?
400
This antacid slogan includes a catchy tune with these lyrics:
Pepto Bismol
400
Women of childbearing age should NOT take this medication.
What is misoprostol?
400
This medication requires monitoring for extrapyramidal symptoms and tardive dyskinesia.
What is Prochlorperazine (Compazine)?
400
Give on an empty stomach— 30 min before food, and separate from doses of antacid by 30 min
What is Sucralafate (Carafate)?