UNIT 11 Protein Pump Inhibitor

Question 1

What drug class in Pantaprozole?

A. PPI
B. Pepsin Inhibiter
C. Histamine 2 blocker
D.Antacid

Answer 1

A. PPI

Question 2

What is the use Pantaprozole

Answer 2

PPI’s - End in sole
Action
* Reduce gastric acid by inhibiting hydrogen/potassium
ATPase enzyme in gastric parietal cells
* Used in H. Pylori treatment with antibiotics

Side effects/Adverse reactions
* Headache, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth,
* GI distress

Question 3

Side effect of Pantprozole

Answer 3

Side effects/Adverse reactions
* Headache, insomnia, dizziness, dry mouth,
* GI distress

Question 4

Should you take Pantaproazole on an empty stomach

Answer 4

Yes
Contraindications
* Allergic
* Pregnancy/breast feeding

• Interactions
• Take on empty stomach as food can decrease effectiveness
• Take 30 minutes before other medications

Question 5

Nursing Assessment and teaching

Answer 5

ssessment
* Pain assessment
* GI assessment
* Fluid & electrolyte imbalance
* Medication/medical history
* Interventions
* Take as directed
* Avoid smoking
* Avoid driving until effect is known
* Eat food rich in Vitamin B12
* Avoid foods that cause irritation

Question 6

A patient with peptic ulcer disease is noted to
have a positive breath test for H. pylori. The
nurse would anticipate treating the patient with
A. antacids and narcotics.
B. pepsin inhibitors and antiemetics.
C. proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics.
D. emetic agents and tranquilizers.

Answer 6

Answer: C
* Rationale: A common treatment protocol for H. pylori istriple antibiotic therapy and a proton pump inhibitor.