GI Meds Flashcards
What class is metronidazole
antibiotic/antibacterial
what are the side effects of metronidazole
nausea and headache
what is metronidazole most effective in getting rid of
h. pylori
what should someone avoid drinking while taking metronidazole
alcohol
will just one antibiotic get rid of h. pylori
no, need to take more than one
should a pt taking antibiotics stop taking meds before they are finished
no, teach to take all meds
what is the class of ranitdine
histamine receptor antagonist h2 blocker
what is the method of action for ranitidine
suppress secretion of gastric acid
what is the class of pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
what is the method of action for pantoprazole
suppress secretions of gastric acid (most effective)
what are the side effects of pantoprazole
diarrhea and headaches
what are the adverse effects for pantoprazole
pt needs to take lowest dose for shortest time possible
can pantoprazole tablets be crushed
no
What class of drug is sucralfate
antiulcer drug
what is the method of action for sucralfate
creates a protective barrier against acid
what should we teach the pt about administering sucralfate
administer one hour before meals and bedtime
what is the class of aluminum hydroxide
antacid
what is the method of action for aluminum hydroxide
neutralize stomach acid
what is an adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
constipation
what should we teach our pt to drink/take along with aluminum hydroxide
take with a glass of water
what is the class of ondansetron
antiemitic
what is the method of action for odansetron
prevent nausea and vomiting
what side effects could occur when taking odansetron
headache and diarrhea
what adverse affects are associated with taking ondansetron
should not be given to pt with long QT syndrome
what class of drug is promethazine
antiemetic
what is the method of action for promethazine
decrease vomiting
what are side effects of promethazine
involuntary repetitive body movements, which may include grimacing, sticking out the tongue
smacking lips
what are adverse reactions for taking promethazine
respiratory depression
local tissue damage at injection site
what is the class for dimenhydrinate
antiemetic
what is the method of action for dimenhydrinate
motion sickness
what are side effects for dimenhydrinate
sedation
dry mouth
constipation
what is the class of drug for metoclopramide
prokenetic
what is the method of action for metoclopramide
increase upper GI motility & suppress emesis
what are the adverse effects for taking metoclopramide
long term high therapy tardive dyskinesia
repetitive involuntary movement of arms, legs, and facial muscles
what is the drug class for psyllium
bulk forming laxative
what is the method of action for psyllium
acts fiber in the bowel
increases bulk of fecal volume - therefore stimulates peristalsis
When should we tell the pt that the psyllium will begin to work
w/in 1-3 days
what should a pt drink when taking psyllium
drink a full glass of water
what is the method of action for docusate sodium
stool softener
what drug class is bisacodyl in
stimulant laxative
what is the method of action for bisacodyl
increases the number of water/electrolytes w/ the intestinal lumen
what should we tell our pt taking bisacodyl about when the med will begin to take effect
w/ 6-12 hrs after taking
while a pt is taking bisacodyl what should we teach them
teach them healthy bowel habits
also teach them to avoid laxative abuse
what is the drug class of diphenoxylate in
antidiarrheal
what is the method of action of diphenoxylate
decrease intestinal motility
what is the drug class of loperamide
antidiarrheal
what is the method of action for loperamide
decrease intestinal motility
