omeprazole Flashcards

1
Q

what is the trade name for omeprazole?

A

Prilosec

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2
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what is the classification of omeprazole?

A

proton pump inhibitor

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3
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what is the pharmacotherapeutic (use) of omeprazole?

A

treatment of heartburn and GERD. ma also treat duodenal ulcers associated with H. Pylori bacteria. may also be used for short term treatment (2-8 weeks) of active duodenal or gastric acid

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4
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how is omeprazole administered?

A

orall

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5
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what is the pharmacodynamics of omeprazole?

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suppresses the last phase of gastric acid production by suppressing the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system

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6
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what are the contraindication and precaution of omeprazole?

A

hypersensitive

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7
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what are the adverse effects of omeprazole?

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HA and diarrhea are main A/E since drug is well tolerated by most

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8
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what health status do you assess with omeprazole?

A

determine the clinical indication for therapy

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9
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what are the life span and gender for omeprazole?

A

pregnancy category C

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10
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what are the lifestyle, diets, and habits of omeprazole?

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assess diet and smoking habits. highly acidic foods may increase GERD or PUD. should be taken 30 minutes before meal

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11
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what environment would you assess with omeprazole?

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assess environment where drug will be given. may be given in any environment

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12
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what are the culture and inherited traits of omeprazole?

A

longer duration of actions in Asians

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13
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how would you maximize the therapeutic effects of omeprazole?

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  • take medication daily. full effect may not be seen until 2-8 weeks
  • be sure the patient does not crush or chew capsule
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14
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how would you minimize the adverse effects of omeprazole?

A

suggest calcium citrate supplementation for elderly patients on long-term therapy to prevent hip fractures

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15
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what are the patient and family education of omeprazole?

A
  • teach pts to take omeprazole 1 hour before meals

- advise pts to contact the health care provider immediately if they experience persistent diarrhea

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16
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what are the ongoing assessment and evaluation of omeprazole?

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omeprazole therapy is effective when the symptoms of GERD, PUD or hypersecretory conditions are controlled or the duodenal ulcer is healed