Pantoprazole

Question 0

Pantoprazole dosage

Answer 0

20 to 40 mg daily PO

Question 1

Pantoprazole tradename and class

Answer 1

Protonix

Proton pump inhibitor

Question 2

Pantoprazole indications

Answer 2

Erosive esophagitis associated with Gerd

Gastric hypersecretory conditions

Question 3

Pantoprazole physiologic action

Answer 3

Proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid production by the parietal cells

Question 4

Pantoprazole side effects

Answer 4

Diarrhea stomach pain gastric bloating and occasional headaches

Question 5

Pantoprazole nursing implications

Answer 5

Assess patient for epigastric abdominal pain and for blood in the stool and assists or aspirate
May cause hypomagnesemia so monitor labs
May cause abnormal liver function tests including increased AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and Bilirubin

Question 6

Pantoprazole teaching

Answer 6

C avoid alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs & foods that cause an increase in G.I. irritation
Report onset of black tarry stool, diarrhea or abdominal pain

Question 7

Pantoprazole contraindications

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity, only use in OB if needed