Diuretics, Proton inhibitor, Diarrhea and farts Flashcards
Diuretics Action
Effects the Ions to change fluid balance
Diuretic use
Hypertension and Edema
Diuretic Adverse reactions
Orthostatic syncope
Fluid electrolyte imbalance
Diuretic patient management
Administer early
Monitor and replace electrolytes (particularly potassium)
Loop Diuretic
Furosemide (lasix)
Thiazide diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Most common
Antacids Action
Neutrolize or reduce stomach acid
Antacids uses
Heartburn, reflux, indigestion , sour stomach and peptic ulcer. ACUTE
Antacid adverse reaction
May have a laxative effect , Can also cause constipation
Antacid examples
Calcium carbonate (tums) Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia
Histamine H2 antagonist action
inhibit the actions of histamine at H2 receptor cells of the stomach which reduces the secretion of gastric acid
H2 blocker examples
Ranitidine
Antiflatulents action
defoamaing action that disperses formation of gas pockets
Antiflatulent example
simethicone : Gas X
antiflatulents are generally safe as long as what?
It does not pass the placenta.
Laxatives Irritant stimulant example
bisocodyl
Laxative saline example
Magnesium citrate
Laxative bulk producing laxative
Psyllium
Laxative contraindication
Unkown abd pain
Laxative adverse reactions
Loss of water and electrolytes
Dependency for a bowel movement
Bulk forming laxative adverse reaction
Esophagus obstruction
Proton pump inhibitors action
Suppress gastric acid secretion
Proton pump inhibitor use
chronic Ulcers gerd heartburn ulcers with hpylori
proton pump inhibitor adverse reactions
Nausea diarrhea abd pain farts constipation dry mouth headache
Proton pump inhibitor contraindications
hypersensitivity
Pregnancy class b
Proton pump inhibitor examples
Omeprazole
