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NUR 330 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) GI MEDICATIONS | LATEST QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE GRADE A++ ANSWERS
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NUR 330 GI Medications1. Antacids
- Neutralize stomach acid
- inhibits production of pepsin, decreases irritation to stomach lining and symptoms of peptic
ulcers
2. antacid nursing considerations
- interfere with H2 blockers, give 1 hour before or 2 hours after
- magnesium contraindicated for patients with renal failure
- report hematemesis or bloody stools
- take with water or milk
3. antacid medications
- Magnesium hydroxide causes diarrhea
- Calcium carbonate and Aluminum hydroxide causes constipation
- Sodium bicarbonate
4. H2 receptor blockers
reduce gastric acid secretion
- side effects
diarrhea, muscle pain, rash, confusion, drowsiness
- Do not give at the same time as antacids
, 5. H2 receptor blocker medication
- Cimetidine (Tagamet)
- Ranitidine (Zantac)
- Famotidine (Pepcid)
6. proton pump inhibitors
- inhibit gastric secretion
- used for peptic ulcer disease and GERD
- Side effects
nausea, diarrhea, headache. Adverse
spreading vesicular rash
- Administer whole, consult pharmacy for liquid forms if needed
7. proton pump inhibitor medication
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)
- Esomeprazole (Nexium)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix)
8. Mucosal barriers
Forms a protective gel that coats the surface of an ulcer
- side effects
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