GI Disorders
& Acid
& Acid
A client who takes NSAIDs daily for several months should be assessed for development of this GI disorder.
What is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
This is one of the most common adverse effects of laxatives and may accompany diarrhea and nausea.
What is abdominal cramping?
After receiving IV ondansetron, this client statement best demonstrates that the medication has produced its intended therapeutic effect.
What is “My nausea has decreased”?
Misoprostol is administered by this route when used to prevent gastric ulcers.
What is oral?
This topical complementary substance can be used to soothe burns, including sunburn.
What is aloe vera?
These drugs selectively block H2 receptors, preventing about 70% of hydrochloric acid release.
What are H2 antagonists?
A client taking senna should be cautioned about this common GI adverse effect.
What is abdominal cramping?
Ondansetron belongs to this class of antiemetic medications.
What are serotonin (5-HT3) receptor blockers?
A client prescribed misoprostol should promptly tell the health care provider if she suspects this condition.
What is pregnancy?
Nurses need to know about a client's herbal supplements because they can cause these potentially dangerous problems with prescribed medications.
What are drug interactions?
Omeprazole belongs to this class of drugs that blocks the final step of gastric acid production.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Psyllium promotes evacuation through this action on the stool.
What is increasing the mass and water content of the stool?
Chlorpromazine is an antiemetic whose adverse effects are most strongly associated with this body system.
What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
A 23-year-old client prescribed misoprostol should receive this important reproductive-health instruction.
What is use effective contraceptive measures?
These supplements contain live bacteria and yeast that are part of the normal GI environment and may help decrease diarrhea.
What are probiotics?
This GI protectant forms an ulcer-adherent complex that protects against acid, pepsin, and bile salts.
What is sucralfate (Carafate)?
Psyllium, methylcellulose, and polycarbophil belong to this laxative category.
What are bulk-forming laxatives?
Ondansetron should be used cautiously in clients with this cardiac electrical abnormality.
What is long QT syndrome?
Misoprostol is primarily indicated for prevention of gastric ulcers caused by this drug category.
What are NSAIDs?
Unlike complementary medicine, this approach uses products and practices in place of conventional medical care.
What is alternative medicine?
This H2 antagonist can slow the metabolism of various other drugs.
What is cimetidine (Tagamet HB)?
Magnesium citrate, lactulose, and polyethylene glycol relieve constipation primarily through this mechanism.
What is drawing water into the GI tract through osmotic action?
Serotonin receptor blockers reduce nausea and vomiting by blocking receptors here centrally and locally.
What is the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and local receptors?
Misoprostol protects the stomach by inhibiting gastric acid secretion while increasing production of these two protective substances.
What are bicarbonate and mucus?
These four fat-soluble vitamins may have reduced absorption with frequent mineral oil use.
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?