Prostaglandins Flashcards
1
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Medication
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-Misoprostol
2
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Action
A
-Inhibits gastric acid secretion and increases bicarbonate and mucous production in the stomach
3
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Indications
A
- Prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
- Treatment of duodenal ulcers
4
Q
Contraindications
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-Pregnancy
5
Q
Caution
A
-Lactation
6
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Adverse effects
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- GI: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, vomiting, dyspepsia, and constipation
- GU: miscarriages, excessive bleeding, spotting, cramping, hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and other menstrual disorders
7
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Assessment
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- History: Allergy, pregnancy/lactation
- Physical: skin, neurological status, abdominal assessment, respiratory status
8
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Nursing diagnoses
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- Diarrhea
- Risk for constipation
- Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
- Ineffective sexuality pattern
- Deficient knowledge
9
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Implementation
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- Admin to patients at high risk for NSAID- induced ulcers during the full course of NSAID therapy
- Evaluate neurological status
- Educate patient of the risks of pregnancy and the risk of menstrual disorders
- Pt teaching
10
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Evaluation
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- Patient response
- Effectiveness of teaching plan
- Effectiveness of comfort measures
- Compliance
