Pharm week 9 Flashcards
Risk factors for peptic ulcer disease
Family history
Blood group O
Smoking – increases gastric secretion
Caffeine
NSAIDs, ASA
Psychological stress
H. pylori
treatment: triple or quadruple therapy with antibiotics and PPIs
What is GERD
Weakening of lower esophageal sphincter
Lifestyle changes to treat GERD
Weight loss
Elevate HOB
Avoid fatty and acidic foods
Do not eat 3 hours before bed
No ETOH
No smoking
proton pump inhibitor
omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole
Long term effects of omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole
pneumonia, osteoporosis, hypomagnesemia**
How long should proton pump inhibitor therapy be limited to
2 months
omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole drug interactions
increased bleeding with warfarin; increased digoxin & phenytoin levels
omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole drug interactions
increased bleeding with warfarin; increased digoxin & phenytoin levels
Lifespan considerations for proton pump inhibitors:geriatric
osteoporosis, iron and B12 deficiency, Increase intake of calcium & magnesium, Incorporate weight-bearing exercises
H2 receptor antagonist
ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine
Nursing for H2 receptor antagonists
use in older adults can cause CNS symptoms- confusion
drug interactions for ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine
antacids should not be given within 1 hr of H2 antagonists because it may reduce absorption
antacid
aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate
MOA of antacids
neutralizes acid
Nursing for antacids
administer 2hrs before or after other drugs; chew & drink with 8 oz water
contra-indications of antacids
bowel obstruction; caution renal patients- they cannot eliminate aluminum**
Nursing for PUD
-Avoid smoking which can delay wound healing
-Avoid food that promote gastric secretion- coffee, caffeine and decaff beverages
-Avoid ASA and NSAIDs
-Avoid ETOH which can exacerbate PUD
-Eat meals on a regular schedule in a relaxed setting and do not overeat
Prostaglandin analog/gastric protectant
misoprostol, sucralfate
use of misoprostol
prevents ulcers caused by meds (NSAIDS, ASA)
contradictions of misoprotol
pregnancy
action of sucralfate
creates a protective barrier against acid & pepsin
drug interactions with sucralfate
blocks absorption of warfarin, phenytoin, digoxin, antibiotics; take 2 hours away from these meds
What is constipation
less than 3* bowel movements per week
Causes of constipation
-Lack of exercise
-Lack of fiber
-Decreased fluid intake
-Medications: opioids, anticholinergics, antihistamines, antacids, iron
-Foods: dairy, chocolate, refined white flour
-Diseases: hypothyroidism, DM, IBS
What is diarrhea
More than 3* bowel movements a day*
Causes of diarrhea
Medications: antibiotics
Infection: C diff, VRE
Inflammation: IBS, IBD
Travel out of the country
bulk-type laxative prototype
psyllium
Nursing interventions for psyllium
mix with 8 oz of water and follow with 8 oz of water
Contraindications for psyllium
undiagnosed abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction
Surfactant/emollient laxatives and action
docusate sodium: lowers surface tension to all ow penetration of water
Stimulant laxatives and action
bisacodyl senna: stimulates intestinal peristalsis
Osmostic laxatives and action
-magnesium hydroxide (MOM), magnesium citrate, sodium phosphates (Fleet’s), polyethylene glycol, lactulose
-draws water into large intestine to produce bulk and stimlulates peristalsis