UNIT 11 Pepsin Inhibitor

Question 1

What is the drug class for Sulcrafate?

A. H2 blocker
B. PPI
C. Pepsin Inhibitor
D. Antacids

Answer 1

C. Pepsin Inhibitor

Question 2

What is the action of Sulcrafate

Answer 2

Sucralfate
Action
* Combines with gastric acid to form thick paste covering ulcer, protects from acid and pepsin

Question 3

Side effects of Sulcrafate

Answer 3

Side effects
* Drowsiness,
constipation
* GI distress
* Hyperglycemia

Question 4

Contraindication s of SULCFRAFATE

Answer 4

• Contraindications
• Renal failure
• Interactions
• Other drugs may not be absorbed give 1-2 hours around

Question 5

The nurse has taught a patient about sucralfate. Which
statement indicates that the patient requires further teaching?
A. “I need to increase my fluid intake.”
B. “I need to report pain or vomiting of blood.”
C. “I need to take sucralfate 30 minutes after meals.”
D. “I need to take Maalox 30 minutes before or after
Carafate.”

Answer 5

C. “I need to take sucralfate 30 minutes after meals.”

Answer: C
Rationale: Sucralfate should be taken 30 minutes before
meals, not after. Fluids should be encouraged to prevent
constipation and dry mouth. The patient should report any pain or vomiting of blood. Antacids should be taken
either 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after sucralfate
(Carafate).