GERD & PUD
The reason you educate your patient to mix psyllium with adequate fluids
What is an esophageal obstruction?
action of osmotic laxatives
What is retention of fluid in the bowel?
medication contraindication for drugs like tadalafil
What are nitrates?
labs to review prior to antineoplastic administration
What are Bone marrow function labs? (CBC)
this drug is used to treat trichomoniasis
what is metronidazole?
This drug increases the mucus production in the stomach to prevent ulcers
What is misoprostol?
Reason for higher risk of toxicity in Vitamin A than vitamin B
What is Vitamin A is fat soluble and can be stored?
Patient education for when oral contraceptive doses are missed
What is use 2 forms of birth control?
initial symptom improvement for TB takes this long
What is 2-3 weeks?
the client should report these symptoms to the RN immediately
What are heart palpitations, hearing loss, and low urine output?
This drug when combined with a proton pump inhibitor can lead to a critical change in values in a patient's hemoglobin
What is warfarin?
Action of diphenoxylate
What is slows peristalsis allowing reabsorption of H2O?
Use for androgen in men
what is increased libido?
priority assessments for the patient receiving amphotericin B
What is liver function, renal function, IV access, orientation, & reflexes?
primary lab assessment for the patient taking acyclovir?
what is creatinine?
In a 70 year old patient this may be a factor to consider when creating a care plan for long term proton pump inhibitor use
What is risk for osteoporosis and fracture?
Components of a focused assessment for laxative therapy
What is abdominal auscultation, abdominal palpation, history of bowel habits, activity and dietary information?
contraindications for the use of oral contraceptives with estrogen and progestin
What are History of DVT, estrogen dependent breast cancer, fatty liver disease, migraines, and smoking?
common adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs
What is alopecia, leukopenia, stomatitis, & thrombocytopenia
patient education while on metronidazole
What is do not drink alcohol, do not get pregnant, takes may change, change position slowly, and do not drive or operate heavy machinery
These are the 2 most common causes of PUD
What are H pylori infection and NSAID use?
Potential problem with long term use of stimulant laxatives
What is dependence?
Use of oxytocin in the third stage of labor
What is produce uterine contractions & control postpartum bleeding?
drug to drug interactions exist with these classes of drugs and sulfonamides
what are oral contraceptives, sulfa drugs, phenytoin, and warfarin?
This drug class, for post menopausal women, has a black box warning for risk for venous thromboembolism
What are selective estrogen modifiers?