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This is how sucralfate assist in treating H. pylori.
What is:
Creates a barrier between the stomach and gastric secretions.
A patient with IBS-C might be prescribed this medication.
What is 5-HT4
BONUS: WHY?
Their PK effects on the GI system
This is the type of laxative that is best for long term management for long term management of constipation.
This is the rate of an infusion should be set at to deliver 250 ml over 2 hrs.
What is 125 mL/hr
This is the primary function of antacid medications.
What is: neutralizes stomach acid.
This is the primary mechanism of action of ondansetron.
What is a 5-HT4 receptor antagonist which works by preventing seratonin binding.
This should be the nurses recommendation if a patient experiences severe dizziness after taking antinausea medication.
What is: Stop the medication and call the provider immediately.
This is a concerning possible side effect of regular use of stimulant laxatives.
What is:
Dependence with prolonged use.
This is what the infusion rate would be for 500 mL of solution to be infused over 1 hour.
What is 500 mL/hr.
This is an over the counter herbal supplement that should not be taken with omeprazole.
What is: St. John's Wart
This would be the FIRST LINE treatment of H. pylori.
What is Clarithromycin?
This would be a priority if a patient is suspected of having dehydration following severe, repeated bouts of diarrhea.
1. Wha is IV fluid administration to replace electrolytes to prevent imbalances.
This is why the provider would recommend a stool softener.
What is: To prevent hemorrhoids from straining.
What is 400 mL/hr.
This is a common side effect of H2 blockers that may prove embarrassing for some men?
What is: Gynecomastia
These might be some side effects when taking oral antibiotics.
What are:
1. Diarrhea
2. GI upset
3. C-Diff
4. Increased GI motility
5. Loss of healthy bacteria
These are some things the nurse may suggest to a client that suffers from chronic constipation.
What are:
1. Stool softeners
2. education regarding dietary changes
4. coordination to assist in GI consult
This is the mechanism of action of an osmotic laxative.
What is: It draws water into the intestines, thereby softening the stool.
This is how many tablets a patient should take if they were prescribed 800 mg of ibuprofen and it is supplied as 200 mg tablets.
What is 4 tablets.
This is the primary mechanism of action of how PPIs reduce gastric acid secretion.
What is: by inhibiting the gastric parietal cell's proton pump.
This is the reason one should take the full course of antibiotic when treating H pylori.
What is:
1. Full eradication of the bacteria and
2. to prevent future resistance to the antibiotic.
These are some effective communication strategies when the nurse is providing education to a client regarding antidiarrheal medications.
What is:
1. Using open ended questions
2. Teach back method
3. Maintain a med list
These are things that may increase the effectiveness of stool softeners.
What is:
1. Increase hydration
2. Increase physical activity 3. Increase
3. Increase fiber rich foods
25 mL is this many teaspoons?
What is 5 teaspoons?
What are:
1. Reduce gastric secretions
2. Should be taken 1-2 hours of other meds and ideally before meals
3. With long term use can cause B 12 deficiency
4. May interact with some meds (warfarin, phentoin)
5. Should be avoided with severe liver disease