UNIT 11 Antacids

Question 1

Antacidds

Answer 1

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

Question 2

• Side effects antacids

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Nursing Intervention for Antacids and pt teaching

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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