Gastrointestinal: mucosal protectant

Question 1

mucosal protectant moa

Answer 1

the acidic environment of the stomach and duodenum changes sucralfate into a protective barrier that adheres to an uncle and protects it from further injury for up to 6 hours

Question 2

mucosal protectant therapeutic uses

Answer 2

treatment and maintenance of duodenal ulcers, neutralization or reduction of gastric acid. testing being done on gastric ulcers and gerd

Question 3

mucosal protectant common med

Answer 3

sucralfate

Question 4

mucosal protectant complications

Answer 4

constipation

Question 5

mucosal protectant contraindication

Answer 5

• hypersensitivity

- caution with chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus

Question 6

mucosal protectant interactions

Answer 6

• phenytoin, digoxin, warfarin and ciprofloxacin (decreased absorption)
• antacids (interfere with effects)

Question 7

mucosal protectant nursing implications

Answer 7

• monitor for frank or occult blood in stool
• admin on an empty stomach, 1hr ac and hs
• shake suspension well
• admin 30min before or after antacids
• store at room temp

Question 8

mucosal protectant pt. teaching

Answer 8

• take therapy for 4-8 weeks even if feeling better to be sure the ulcer has healed
• increase fluid intake fiber and dietary bulk to prevent constipation
• follow uo with your gi specialist to monitor your progress