GI Protectants Flashcards
1
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Medication
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-Sucralfate
2
Q
Actions
A
-Forms an ulcer-adherent complex at duodenal ulcer sites, protecting the sites against acid, pepsin, and bile salts
3
Q
Indications
A
-Promote ulcer healing
4
Q
Contraindications
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- Allergy
- Renal failure
5
Q
Cautions
A
-Pregnancy/lactation
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
- GI: constipation, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, gastric discomfort, dry mouth
- CNS: dizziness, sleepiness, vertigo
7
Q
Drug-drug
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- Aluminum salts
- Phenytoin, fluoroquinolone, or penicillamine
8
Q
Assessment
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- History: allergy, contraindications or cautions
- Physical: Lesions in the oral mucosa or rash, neurological status, abdominal assessment, monitor lab tests
9
Q
Nursing diagnoses
A
- Diarrhea
- Risk for constipation
- Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
- Disturbed sensory perception
- Deficient knowledge
10
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Implementation
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- Administer on empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals and at bedtime
- Monitor for GI pain
- Provide safety and comfort measures
- Provide frequent mouth care
- Institute bowel training as needed
- Provide small, frequent meals
- Pt teaching
11
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Evaluation
A
- Patient response
- Effectiveness of teaching plan
- Effectiveness of comfort measures
- Compliance
