Antacids

Question 1

Antacids

Answer 1

“carbonate”
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate

Salts:
Magnesium salts
Aluminum salts

Question 2

Antacids

Actions

Answer 2

Neutralize stomach acid by direct chemical reaction

Question 3

Antacids

                       Indications

Answer 3

Symptomatic relief of upset stomach associated with hyperacidity, as well as hyperactivity

Question 4

Antacids

                     Contraindications

Answer 4

Allergy

Question 5

Antacids

                   Caution

Answer 5

Any condition that can be exacerbated by electrolyte imbalance

GI obstruction

Question 6

Antacids

                              Adverse Effects

Answer 6

Relate to their effects on acid-base levels and electrolytes

Rebound acidity

Alkalosis

Hypercalcemia

Constipation or diarrhea

Hypophosphatemia

Question 7

Antacids

                             Drug-Drug Interactions

Answer 7

Affect the absorption of many other drugs

Question 8

Antacids

                           Assessment

Answer 8

History
Allergy
Pregnancy and lactation
Renal dysfunction

Physical
Abdominal assessment
Mucus membrane

Lab values: renal function, electrolytes

Question 9

Antacids

                        Nursing Diagnoses

Answer 9

Diarrhea

Risk for constipation

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

Risk for imbalanced fluid volume

Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy

Question 10

Antacids

                Implementation

Answer 10

Other oral medications approximately 1 hour before or 2 hours after

Chew tablets thoroughly and follow with water

Periodic monitoring of serum electrolytes

Assess for signs of acid–base or electrolyte imbalance

Monitor for diarrhea or constipation

Monitor nutritional status if diarrhea is severe or constipation leads to decreased food intake

Provide thorough patient teaching

Question 11

Antacids

                               Evaluation

Answer 11

Patient response

Effectiveness of teaching plan

Effectiveness of comfort measures

Compliance