ANTACIDS

Question 1

Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat _________ (causes ______)

Answer 1

hyperphosphatemia, hypophosphatemia

Question 2

Aluminum hydroxide can reduce the effects of?

Answer 2

Tetracycline, warfarin sodium (Coumadin), and digoxin (Lanoxin)

Question 3

Aluminum compound contain significant amounts of _____

Answer 3

sodium

Question 4

Aluminum compounds should be used with caution in clients with ______ and ______

Answer 4

Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure

Question 5

Most common side effect of Aluminum compounds

Answer 5

Constipation (ALa tae)

Question 6

It is usually administered in combination with aluminum hydroxide, an antacid that assists in preventing diarrhea

Answer 6

Magnesium Compounds

Question 7

Magnesium compounds are contraindicated in clients with _____ and ______

Answer 7

appendicitis and renal impairment

Question 8

Calcium carbonate can cause _______

Answer 8

acid rebound

Question 9

Calcium compounds are _____ and causes _____ and ______

Answer 9

rapid-acting; belching and flatulence

Question 10

Common SE of calcium compounds

Answer 10

Constipation

Question 11

Other SE of calcium compounds, also known as ________

Answer 11

MILK ALKALI SYNDROME (HUNAF)
1. headache
2. urinary frequency
3. nausea and vomiting
4. anorexia
5. fatigue

Question 12

Sodium bicarbonate has a rapid onset which increases _____, and promotes _____

Answer 12

intraabdominal pressure, flatulence

Question 13

Sodium bicarbonate should be used wuth caution in clients with ____ and _____

Answer 13

HPN and CHF

Question 14

Sodium bicarbonate is useful for treating _____ (leads to possible ____)

Answer 14

metabolic acidosis - systemic alkalosis

Question 15

Antacids should be taken on a regular schedule; some are prescribed to be taken _____ hr before each meal and at bedtime

Answer 15

1-3 hours

Question 16

To provide maximum benefit, treatment should elevate gastric ph to?

Answer 16

above 5

Question 17

Antacid tablets should be chewed thoroughly and followed with a full glass of ____ and _____

Answer 17

water and milk

Question 18

Allow _____ hr between antacid administration and administration of other meds

Answer 18

1 hour