UNIT 11 Antacids Flashcards

1
Q

Antacidds

A

Antacids: neutralize hydrochloric acid and
reduce pepsin activity – Increase pH level

less acid stomach environment
* Aluminum (Al) hydroxide
* Problem constipation
* Magnesium (Mg) hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide
* Problem is diarrhea
Antiulcer Drugs

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  • Side effects antacids
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Contraindications
* Few
* Interactions
* Other drugs – makes acid alkaline and prevent break-down of
other drugs

  • Side effects
  • Aluminum – constipation
  • Magnesium – diarrhea
  • Electrolyte imbalance
    Anti-ulcer - antacids
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Nursing Intervention for Antacids and pt teaching

A
  • Pain,
  • Renal function, electrolyte imbalances
  • Medication/medical history
  • Interventions
  • Do not take within 1 hour before and wait 2 hours after any other
    medication
  • Take a small amount of fluid to ensure drug reaches stomach
  • Do not take with meals – can slow GI emptying
  • Notify HCP if constipation (aluminum) or diarrhea (magnesium)
    occurs
  • Talk to HCP is using for more than 2 weeks
  • Help patient with stress control measures
  • Instruct to diet to reduce increase acid
    Nursing process:
    Antacids
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An older adult patient reports taking aluminum
hydroxide on a daily basis to relieve symptoms of
GERD. The nurse needs to evaluate for which
condition?
A. Constipation
B. Diarrhea
C. Flatulence
D. Abdominal pain

A
  • Answer: A
  • Rationale: Use of aluminum hydroxide most often causes constipation. Magnesium products can cause diarrhea
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