I only buy brand name
Nursing Considerations
Have some Class!
Side effects, symptoms and Action!
100

docusate sodium

What is Colace?

100

Administer this drug class prior to chemotherapy

What is antiemetics?

100

Tums, Mylanta, sodium bicarbonate

What is Antacids?

100

This class reacts with stomach acid to form a thick paste

What is Mucosal protectant?

200

ferrous sulfate

What is Iron?

200

You might want to use a straw with this medication class to avoid staining your teeth

What is Iron supplements?

200

Imodium

What is antidiarrheal?

200

This side effect can occur from stimulating opioid receptors in the intestine?

What is Constipation?

300

ranitidine

What is Zantac?

300

You should take this medication class 1-3 hrs after meals and at least 1hr before or after other medications

What is Antacids?

300

Zofran, Phenergan

What is Antiemetics?

300

This drug class has a suffix of "prazole" and is used to treat ulcers and GERD

What is Proton Pump Inhibitors?

400

loperamide

What is Imodium?

400

Contraindicated for bowel obstruction

What is Laxatives?

400

Prilosec, Protonix

What is Proton Pump Inhibitors?

400

This medication class makes you feel better when you DINE.

What is Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonist?

500

sucralfate

What is Carafate?

500

This gastric ulcer medication can cause a miscarriage!

What is (misoprostol) Cytotec?

500

Zantac, Pepcid, Tagamet

What is Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists?

500

osmotic laxative! Monitor for mg toxicity and dehydration

What is Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)?