Prokinetic Agent: Metoclopramide

Question 1

Metoclopramide (mechanism)

Answer 1

stimulates motility of the upper GI tract and increases rate of GI emptying w/o stimulating secretions

Question 2

Metoclopramide (uses)

Answer 2

GI reflux and paralytic ileus

Question 3

Metoclopramide (Nursing considerations)

Answer 3

• admin 30 min before meals and at bedtime

Question 4

Metoclopramide (contraindications/SE)

Answer 4

• contraindicated with sensitivity, mechanical obstruction, perforation, GI hemorrhage
• precipitate hypertensive crisis in those w// pheochromocytoma
• can cause Parkinsons reactions - dicon’t