Antacids Flashcards
1
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Medications
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- Carbonates: Sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate
- Salts: Magnesium salts, Aluminum salts
2
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Actions
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-Neutralize stomach acid by direct chemical reaction
3
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Indications
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-Symptomatic relief of upset stomach associated with hyperacidity, as well as hyperactivity
4
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Contraindications
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-Allergy
5
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Cautions
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- Any condition exacerbated by electrolyte imbalance
- GI obstruction
6
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Adverse effects
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- Relate to their effects on acid-base levels and electrolytes
- Rebound acidity
- Alkalosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Hypophosphatemia
7
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Drug-drug
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-Affect the absorption of many other drugs
8
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Assessment
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- History: allergy, contraindications or cautions, pregnancy/lactation, renal dysfunction
- Physical: abdominal assessment, mucus membranes, Labs: renal fx, electrolytes
9
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Diarrhea
- Risk for constipation
- Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
- Risk for imbalanced fluid volume
- Deficient knowledge
10
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Implementation
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- Other oral meds approximately 1 hour before or 2 hours after
- Chew tablets and follow with water
- Periodic monitoring of serum electrolytes
- Assess for electrolyte imbalances
- Monitor for diarrhea/constipation
- Monitor nutritional status
11
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Evaluation
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- Patient response
- Effectiveness of teaching plan
- Effectiveness of comfort measures
- Compliance
