gastrointestinal: antacids Flashcards
1
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antacids moa
A
neutralizes gastric acid
2
Q
antacids therapeutic uses
A
treatment of gastric ulcers, prevention of stress- induced ulcers, relief of GERD
3
Q
antacids common meds
A
- aluminum hydroxide
- magnesium hydroxide
- calcium carbonate (TUMS)
4
Q
antacids complications
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- constipation (aluminum/ calcium)
- diarrhea (magnesium)
- fluid retention
- electrolyte imbalacnes
- alkalosis
- hypermagnesium/ toxicity
5
Q
antacids contrainindcaions
A
- caution in clients who have gi perforation or obstruction, abd pain
6
Q
antacids interactions
A
- may decrease absorption of several medications
- warfarin, digoxin and tetracycline (obsoption decrease and reduced effects)
7
Q
antacids nursing implication
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- admin 1-3 hours before meals or at bedtime
- shake suspension well before admin
- monitor for hypercalcemia (constipation, anorexia, n/v, confusion)
- monitor for hypermangensium (CNS depression)
- use caution with antacids that contain sodium with hypertension or heart failure pt
8
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antacids pt teaching
A
- chew tablets thoroughly, then drink 8oz of water or milk
- shake liquid formulations well
- take all meds 1 hr before or after taking antacids
