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GI - Unit 1 - GI Meds Flashcards

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What are the actions of antacids like Magnesium & Aluminum Hydroxide?

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Neutralizes stomach gastric acid.

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What are some side effects of antacids like Magnesium & Aluminum Hydroxide?

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Diarrhea, constipation, kidney stones, osteoporosis.

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What are some nursing responsibilities for antacids like Magnesium & Aluminum Hydroxide?

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Give an hour or two before meal!

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What are some H2 Blockers?

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Climetadine, Ranitadine, Famitidine, Nizatadine

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What do H2 Blockers do?

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Anti-histamine - decrease acid production in the stomach.

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What are some side effects of H2 Blockers?

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Kidney problems, Dysrhythmia

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What are some nursing responsibilities for H2 Blockers?

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Give with meal and at bed, watch for kidney function.

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What are some proton pump inhibitors?

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Omeprazole, Lanzoprazole, Pantoprazole, Exmaproazole (all end in azole!)

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What is the action of PPI’s?

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Long lasting reduction of gastric acid production.

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What are some side effects of PPI’s?

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Headaches, N/V, Diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness.

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Can we crush PPI’s?

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NO

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What kind of drugs are misoprostol and sucralfate?

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Mucosal Barriers & Prostaglandin Analog

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What are the actions of Mucosal Barriers & Prostaglandin Analog’s?

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Prevent stomach ulcers.

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What are some side effects of Mucosal Barriers & Prostaglandin Analog’s?

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Diarrhea, abdominal pain.

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When do we give Mucosal Barriers & Prostaglandin Analog’s?

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At meals and at bedtime!

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What is the action of ondansetron?

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It is a seritonin 5-th3 receptor antagonist.

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What are some side effects of ondansetron?

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Constipation, dizziness, headache, QT prolongation.

18
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What are some examples of anti-cholinergic meds?

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Belladonna, pirenzepine, propantheline, tridihexethyl chloride

19
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What side effects can the anti-cholinergic meds have?

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Dry mouth, increased HR, blurred vision.

20
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What is mataclopromide?

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It is an autonomic nervous system stimulant.

21
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What are some side effects of metaclopromide (reglan)?

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Cardiovascular, CNS, etc.

22
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Can we give metaclopromide for a long time? When should we give it?

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No! It needs to be given with a meal.

23
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What is alvimopan?

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An opioid receptor antagonist.

24
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What are some side effects of alvimopan?

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Dyspepsia, Hypokalemia, back pain, delayed micturation.

25
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We can give alvimopan as much as we want right?

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NO, it can be given up to 15 doses and that’s it!

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