aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Question 1

what is the classification of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 1

antacid

Question 2

what is the trade name for aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 2

Maalox, Mylanta

Question 3

what is the pharmacotherapeutic (use) for aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 3

relieve symptoms associated with GERD. may also be used for discomfort or peptic ulcers

Question 4

how is aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 4

orally

Question 5

what is the duration of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 5

duration varies. but duration is longer if taken after meals

Question 6

what is the pharmacodynamics of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 6

raises the gastric pH in the stomach and duodenal bulb. antacids do not coat stomach lining as is widely believed

Question 7

what are the C/I and precautions of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 7

caution in patient with recent massive GI bleed. watch for hypophosphatemia, esp if phosphorous intake is low. also monitor magnesium level

Question 8

what are the A/E of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 8

• osteomalacia, encephalophathy, and rebound increased gastric acid production
• antacid with aluminum = constipation
• antacid with magnesium = diarrhea

Question 9

what are the D/I of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 9

drug interactions caused by decrease gastric acid

Question 10

what health status would you assess with pts taking aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 10

assess pt symptoms. look for s/s including GI bleed, dark tarry stools, renal insufficiency. monitor Mag lvels since Mag is not easily excreted out of the system

Question 11

what life style, diet and habits would you assess with pts taking aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 11

assess diet, alcohol intake, and smoking. these may all exacerbate the original s/s

Question 12

what environment would you assess with pts taking aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 12

assess environment where drug will be given

Question 13

how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 13

• liquid preparations are usually preferred because of their rapid action
• shake suspension. if tablets, chew thoroughly and drink water afterwards, administer 1-3 hours after meal and at HS for best results

Question 14

how would you minimize the A/E of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 14

• administer 2 hours after other drugs to prevent drug interactions
• monitor for signs of acid rebound

Question 15

what are the patient and family education of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 15

• teach proper drug administration

- caution pts not to take the maximum dose for longer than 2 weeks

Question 16

what are the ongoing assessments and evaluations of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide

Answer 16

therapy is considered effective ithe pts’s pain is decreased or eliminated, electrolytes remain at normal levels, elimination patterns remain normal, and GI symptoms are controlled