NURS 3119 GI Medications Exam
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In a ___ ulcer pain is exacerbated by food - ANSWER Gastric
In a ___ ulcer pain is relieved by ingestion of food - ANSWER Duodenal
In a ___ ulcer pain is more likely to be noted at night - ANSWER Duodenal
The most common cause of PUD is ___ - ANSWER H pylori
The second most common cause of PUD is ___ - ANSWER NSAIDs
What are the Classifications for Treatment of PUD/GERD? - ANSWER
>Antibiotics
>Histamine2-receptor antagonists
>Protein pump inhibitors
>Mucosal protectant
>Antacids
>Prostaglandin E analog
What are Examples of Antibiotics? - ANSWER >Amoxicillin
>Bismuth
>Clarithromycin
>Metronidazole
,>Tetracycline
>Tinidazole
What is H. pylori? - ANSWER A bacterium that can cause infection in the
stomach
>Can lead to duodenal/gastric ulcers
What Type of Effects does Bismuth have? - ANSWER >Antibacterial
>Antacid
>Antidiarrheal
What is the Therapeutic Use of Antibiotics? - ANSWER PUD, GERDs caused by
H. pylori infection
What is the Nursing Administration Tip for Antibiotics? - ANSWER Should be
a combo of 2-3 antibiotics and a PPI for 14 days
>Take it all until gone
What are Common Side Effects of Antibiotics? - ANSWER >Nausea
>Diarrhea
, What are MUST KNOWS for Antibiotics? - ANSWER >May need to take with
food (unless otherwise containdicated)
>Contraindicated in clients hypersensitive to these medications
>Avoid alcohol while taking Metronidazole
>May have probiotic recommended
What are Examples of Antacids? - ANSWER >Aluminum hydroxide
>Magnesium hydroxide
>Calcium carbonate
What is the Therapeutic Use of Antacids? - ANSWER >Treat PUD
>Prevention of stress-induced ulcers
>Relief of the manifestations of GERD
Can Antacids be Used Daily for Long-Term? - ANSWER No
How Long do Antacids Last? How Many can You Take in a Day? How Long
does it Take for Effects to Begin? - ANSWER >Lasts 30-60 minutes--can be
taken up to 7x in 24H
>Onset-within 5M
2 With Solution
In a ___ ulcer pain is exacerbated by food - ANSWER Gastric
In a ___ ulcer pain is relieved by ingestion of food - ANSWER Duodenal
In a ___ ulcer pain is more likely to be noted at night - ANSWER Duodenal
The most common cause of PUD is ___ - ANSWER H pylori
The second most common cause of PUD is ___ - ANSWER NSAIDs
What are the Classifications for Treatment of PUD/GERD? - ANSWER
>Antibiotics
>Histamine2-receptor antagonists
>Protein pump inhibitors
>Mucosal protectant
>Antacids
>Prostaglandin E analog
What are Examples of Antibiotics? - ANSWER >Amoxicillin
>Bismuth
>Clarithromycin
>Metronidazole
,>Tetracycline
>Tinidazole
What is H. pylori? - ANSWER A bacterium that can cause infection in the
stomach
>Can lead to duodenal/gastric ulcers
What Type of Effects does Bismuth have? - ANSWER >Antibacterial
>Antacid
>Antidiarrheal
What is the Therapeutic Use of Antibiotics? - ANSWER PUD, GERDs caused by
H. pylori infection
What is the Nursing Administration Tip for Antibiotics? - ANSWER Should be
a combo of 2-3 antibiotics and a PPI for 14 days
>Take it all until gone
What are Common Side Effects of Antibiotics? - ANSWER >Nausea
>Diarrhea
, What are MUST KNOWS for Antibiotics? - ANSWER >May need to take with
food (unless otherwise containdicated)
>Contraindicated in clients hypersensitive to these medications
>Avoid alcohol while taking Metronidazole
>May have probiotic recommended
What are Examples of Antacids? - ANSWER >Aluminum hydroxide
>Magnesium hydroxide
>Calcium carbonate
What is the Therapeutic Use of Antacids? - ANSWER >Treat PUD
>Prevention of stress-induced ulcers
>Relief of the manifestations of GERD
Can Antacids be Used Daily for Long-Term? - ANSWER No
How Long do Antacids Last? How Many can You Take in a Day? How Long
does it Take for Effects to Begin? - ANSWER >Lasts 30-60 minutes--can be
taken up to 7x in 24H
>Onset-within 5M
