for Nurses 19th Edition
What 3 groups of medicine help with
gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) - ANS=Antacids
H2-Receptor Blockers
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Antacids (Action/Adverse reactions) -
ANS=neutralized Hydrochloric acid/inhibit pepsin
diarrhea/burping/bowel
obstruction/constipation/hyper-magnesium
Antacids (when, nursing action, considerations) -
ANS=1 hour after meals/between meals, not within 1
hr medicine
promote fluid intake, chew thoroughly
High Na, CHF, pregnancy/renal
failure/edema/hypertension/cardiac issues
calcium carbonate - ANS=Tums (Antacids)
magnesium hydroxide - ANS=(Antacids) Milk of
magnesia
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide -
ANS=Mylanta (Antacids)
, sodium bicarbonate - ANS=baking soda (Antacids
Anti-Diarrheals Mode of action - ANS=Reduce fluid
content of the stool and decrease the peristalsis and
motility of the intestinal tract