Antiulcer Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Aluminum
A
Constipation.
2
Q
Magnesium
A
Diarrhea (Milk of Magnesium).
3
Q
Histamine blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors
Preferred
A
Blocks histamine 2 (stomach).
4
Q
Nursing Process for Histamine Blockers
A
Give before meals, drug induced gynomastia. Stagger with antacids. Avoid dietary offenders. No smoking. No drinking. Encourage B12. Drug-drug interactions.
5
Q
Contraindication of Prostaglandin Analogue?
A
Don’t give to pregnant ladies, prostaglandin can induce labor. 👶🏼💙💗
6
Q
Antiulcer Drugs
A
Tranquilizers & Anticholinergics
Block receptors responsible for making HCL acid.
Some cause constipation, some diarrhea.
Potential for electrolyte imbalances.
