Antiulcer
This bacterial infection is a common predisposing factor for peptic ulcers and is typically treated with a proton pump inhibitor and antibiotic.
What is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)?
This gastrointestinal disorder can be caused by spoiled foods, bacterial infections like Escherichia coli, or viruses such as rotavirus.
What is diarrhea?
This stage of menopause is officially diagnosed when menstruation has stopped for one full year, or occurs prematurely before age 40 due to ovarian failure.
What is menopause (or the Menopause Stage)?
This primary male hormone controls the development and maintenance of sexual processes, accessory sexual organs, cell metabolism, and bone and muscle growth.
What is Testosterone (or Androgen)?
Painful urination, urgency, and frequent urination are common symptoms associated with this type of infection, which primarily affects female clients.
What are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
This type of antiulcer drug reduces gastric acid by inhibiting the hydrogen/potassium ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
This antiemetic medication, used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, works by blocking both histamine-1 and dopamine receptor sites in the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
What is promethazine (or Promethazine HCl)?
Caused by a surge of luteinizing hormone, this common menopausal symptom can also be accompanied by tachycardia and sleep disruption.
What are hot flashes?
All drugs in this class, used to treat erectile dysfunction, notably end in "-fil"
What are Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (or PDE-5 inhibitors)?
This specific urinary antiseptic is used to treat both acute and chronic urinary tract infections and is known to turn urine a harmless rust or brown color.
What is nitrofurantoin?
Constipation is a common side effect when taking an antacid that contains this specific mineral.
What is aluminum?
Undiagnosed abdominal pain or inflammatory disorders of the GI tract, such as appendicitis, are significant contraindications for the use of this stimulant laxative.
What is bisacodyl?
For women with an intact uterus, this specific type of hormone therapy includes both estrogen and progestin.
What is Estrogen-Progestin Therapy (EPT)?
This side effect of testosterone therapy is characterized by a prolonged erection and should be reported immediately.
What is priapism?
A client taking Phenazopyridine for urinary pain relief should be informed that their urine will turn this distinctive color
What is red-orange?
This mucosal protective drug combines with gastric acid to form a thick paste that covers ulcers, protecting them from acid and pepsin.
What is sucralfate?
When a client is taking an antiemetic, it is crucial to warn them to avoid this substance, as it can increase CNS depression.
What is alcohol?
A history of this specific type of cancer, within the last 5 years, is a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy.
What is breast cancer or endometrial cancer?
A sensation of bladder fullness, frequent urination, and nocturia are common symptoms associated with this condition of the prostate gland.
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
When administering nitrofurantoin, clients should be taught not to perform these actions with the tablets or capsules, and to rinse their mouth if taking the liquid form to prevent tooth staining.
What are crushing tablets or opening capsules?
When administering antacids, you should advise clients not to take them within this specific timeframe before or after any other medication.
What is one hour before and two hours after?
Considered one of the most effective antiemetics, this serotonin-receptor antagonist is primarily used for nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy or post-surgery, and notably does not cause EPS5. Its side effects commonly include headache, dizziness, and fatigue.
What is ondansetron?
This progressive, debilitating skeletal disease involves an imbalance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, leading to bone reabsorption and decreased bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
Sildenafil is explicitly contraindicated for clients taking this specific category of medications due to a significant risk of decreased blood pressure.
What are Nitrates (or Nitroglycerin)?
Tolterodine tartrate is a medication specifically expected to be ordered for a client diagnosed with this condition.
What is an overactive bladder?
This condition is characterized by inflammation of the esophageal mucosa caused by the reflux of gastric acid content into the esophagus.
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Diphenoxylate with atropine is an antidiarrheal that works by inhibiting gastric motility and is characterized as a combination of a weak opioid and this type of anticholinergic agent.
What is an anti-cholinergic?
Alendronate, an oral bisphosphonate, works by reducing the breakdown of bone microstructure, with bone cells growing around the medication, making it inactive once covered.
What is Alendronate?
Tamsulosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocker, works by relaxing muscles in this gland, thereby increasing urine flow in clients with BPH.
What is the prostate?
This specific organ impairment is a contraindication for the use of nitrofurantoin.
What is renal impairment?
Famotidine belongs to this class of antiulcer drugs, which reduce gastric acid by blocking histamine at H2 receptors.
What are histamine2 blockers (H2 blockers)?
Clients taking bisacodyl tablets are specifically instructed not to perform this action, as it can affect drug absorption.
What is chewing the tablets?
When taking oral alendronate, clients are instructed to take it on an empty stomach with 8 ounces of water and to remain in this position for at least 30 minutes after ingestion.
What is sitting upright (or standing upright)?
A history of this specific type of cancer in men is a contraindication for testosterone therapy.
What is prostate cancer (or breast cancer in men)?
Bethanechol is a urinary stimulant indicated for the treatment of this type of bladder condition.
What is a hypotonic or atonic bladder?
To ensure effectiveness, clients taking sucralfate are typically instructed to take it this many minutes before meals.
What is 30 minutes?
If metoclopramide is used to help with GI emptying, nurses should administer it during this timeframe relative to meals.
What is before meals?
The boxed warning for hormone therapy states it should be used at the lowest dose possible, for the shortest duration possible, typically less than this many years.
What is 5 years?
When administering Tamsulosin, nurses should instruct clients to change positions slowly to prevent this adverse reaction, which is a common side effect of vasodilation.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Clients taking nitrofurantoin should avoid this common category of over-the-counter medications because they can decrease the effectiveness of the antibiotic.
What are antacids?
This non-invasive diagnostic test for H. pylori involves drinking a urea-containing liquid and then exhaling into a container to detect the bacterial urease.
What is a breath test?
For symptoms of vomiting, nonpharmacologic measures can include consuming weak tea, flat soda, gelatin, Pedialyte, Gatorade, and these two common bland food items.
What are crackers and toast?
Besides bisphosphonates, two key nonpharmacologic measures for the prevention of osteoporosis are consuming calcium with Vitamin D and engaging in this type of physical activity.
What is weight-bearing exercise?
In addition to erectile dysfunction, sildenafil is also indicated for the treatment of this prostate-related condition.
What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?
This medication's primary action is to relieve pain, burning, frequency, and urgency associated with urinary tract infections, rather than treating the bacterial infection itself.
What is phenazopyridine?
Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and hot, spicy, or greasy foods are common nonpharmacologic measures recommended for managing symptoms of these two gastrointestinal conditions.
What are peptic ulcers and GERD?
Antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are known to interact with this specific stimulant laxative, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.
What is bisacodyl?
Alendronate is noted for its very long half-life, which can extend up to this many years.
What is 10 years?
This common fruit juice is known to increase the action, side effects, and adverse reactions of sildenafil.
What is grapefruit juice?
Beyond GI distress and urine discoloration, a client taking nitrofurantoin should report any signs of this secondary fungal or bacterial infection, such as stomatitis or anogenital discharge or itching.
What is a superinfection?