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Antacids correct answers Tums
Amphojel, Rolaids
Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel
Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan
Mylicon
Antacids Action correct answers Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric
emptying, treats hyperacidity
Antacids Use correct answers Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis,
hiatal hernia.
Antacids Nursing Considerations correct answers antacids may intefere with medication
absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2 hours.
antacid effect os prolonged when medication is taken with food.
chart amount and consistency of stools.
Anti- Ulcer correct answers Pepcid
Axid
Zantac
Tagamet
Cytotec
Protonix
Other meds given before meals:
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti-Ulcer Action correct answers prevents the release of gastric acid to treat or prevent stomach
and duodenal ulcers.
Anti-Ulcer side effects correct answers Side effects are minor.
High doses can cause confusion
Anti-Ulcer Nursing Considerations correct answers Dissolve carafate in water.
Encourage resident not to smoke, which increases gastric secretion.
encourage resident to avoid: spicy forrd, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.
Antiemetics correct answers Dramamine
Tigan
Antivert
,Compazine
Phenergan
Antiemetics Action correct answers supress N/V by acting on the brain control center
Antiemetics Use correct answers to treat nausea and prevent vomiting
Antiemetics Side effects correct answers drowsiness
Antiemetics Nursing Considerations correct answers monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics correct answers Syrup of Ipecac
Emetics Action correct answers induce vomiting
Emetics Use correct answers used when poision has been ingested
Emetics Side effects correct answers do not use when corrosive product ingested; such as, acids
or alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconsious. The licensed nurse should contact the
physician and/or posion control center before administering.
Emetics Nursing considerations correct answers usually induces vomiting 20-30 minutes after
adminstered.
Antidiarrheals (absorbents) correct answers kaolin
Pepto-Bismol
pectin(from apples)
Kaopectate
Absorbents Action correct answers adsorb(soak up) excess fluids and bacteria
Absorbents Use correct answers to treat diarrhea
Absorbents Side Effects correct answers minimal constipation
nausea
dry mouth
abdominal pain
Absorbents N.C. correct answers monitor patient for constipation
Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) correct answers Paregoric
Opiates Action correct answers reduces peristalsis by action on CNS and diminshes secretions
Opiates Use correct answers to treat diarrhea
,Opiates Side effects correct answers drowsiness
may be ADDICTING
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility correct answers Decrease motility:
atropine sulfate
Lomotil
Atropine
scopolamine
Donnatal
kaolin
oectin
Imodium
Bentyl
Enhance motility:
Reglan-(give before meals rather than with food)
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Action correct answers acts on autonomic nervous
system to alter peristalsis
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Use correct answers spastic colon: diarrhea: GERD
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Side effects correct answers blurred vision
dry mouth
heart palpitations
urine retention
constipation
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility N.C. correct answers monitor V/S and Urinary output
Cathartics (laxatives) correct answers castor oil
Senekot
Dulcolax
Ex-Lax, Doxidam
Cathartics (laxtives) Action correct answers stimulate intestinal peristalsis; usually acts in 6-8
hours when given in oral form.
Cathartics (laxatives) Side Effects correct answers abdominal cramping
nausea
diarrhea
Cathartics (laxatives) N.C. correct answers monitor for diarrhea
Saline laxatives correct answers Milk of Magnesia
, Saline laxatives Action correct answers acts within 8 hours
Saline laxatives Side effects correct answers diarrhea
cramping
Saline laxatives N.C. correct answers shake suspension well
monitor for good fluid intake following administration of the laxative
Lubricant Laxatives correct answers Mineral Oil- works within 2-6 hours. admin on an empty
stomach. can give with fruit juice to disguise taste.
Haley's MO
Glycerin suppository- should be retained for atleast 15 minutes for best results.
Lubricant Laxatives Action correct answers increases water retention in stool thereby stimulating
evacuation
Lubricant Laxatives Side Effects correct answers inteferes with absorbing nutrients.
should not be taken at mealtime or long term
resident may experience abdominal cramping
Lubricant Laxatives N.C. correct answers may interfere with absorbtion of vitamins
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter correct answers Surfak
Colace
Fiber Con
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter Action correct answers Stool softener; used to promote
regular mowel evacuation
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter Side Effects correct answers mild abdominal cramping can
cause diarrhea
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter N.C. correct answers Instruct resident that it may take 1-3
days to soften stool.
If resident has a routine order and is experiencing diarrhea ask nurse if medication should be
given.
Laxatives which increase bulk correct answers Metamucil
Citrucel
Laxatives which increase bulk Action correct answers Adsorbs water and expands to increase
bulk and moisture content of stool.Acts within 12 hours to 3 days as the most natural, non-
irritating method to relieve constipation.
Laxatives which increase bulk Side Effects correct answers nausea
vomiting
Antacids correct answers Tums
Amphojel, Rolaids
Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel
Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan
Mylicon
Antacids Action correct answers Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric
emptying, treats hyperacidity
Antacids Use correct answers Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis,
hiatal hernia.
Antacids Nursing Considerations correct answers antacids may intefere with medication
absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2 hours.
antacid effect os prolonged when medication is taken with food.
chart amount and consistency of stools.
Anti- Ulcer correct answers Pepcid
Axid
Zantac
Tagamet
Cytotec
Protonix
Other meds given before meals:
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti-Ulcer Action correct answers prevents the release of gastric acid to treat or prevent stomach
and duodenal ulcers.
Anti-Ulcer side effects correct answers Side effects are minor.
High doses can cause confusion
Anti-Ulcer Nursing Considerations correct answers Dissolve carafate in water.
Encourage resident not to smoke, which increases gastric secretion.
encourage resident to avoid: spicy forrd, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.
Antiemetics correct answers Dramamine
Tigan
Antivert
,Compazine
Phenergan
Antiemetics Action correct answers supress N/V by acting on the brain control center
Antiemetics Use correct answers to treat nausea and prevent vomiting
Antiemetics Side effects correct answers drowsiness
Antiemetics Nursing Considerations correct answers monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics correct answers Syrup of Ipecac
Emetics Action correct answers induce vomiting
Emetics Use correct answers used when poision has been ingested
Emetics Side effects correct answers do not use when corrosive product ingested; such as, acids
or alkalies, or if resident is drowsy or unconsious. The licensed nurse should contact the
physician and/or posion control center before administering.
Emetics Nursing considerations correct answers usually induces vomiting 20-30 minutes after
adminstered.
Antidiarrheals (absorbents) correct answers kaolin
Pepto-Bismol
pectin(from apples)
Kaopectate
Absorbents Action correct answers adsorb(soak up) excess fluids and bacteria
Absorbents Use correct answers to treat diarrhea
Absorbents Side Effects correct answers minimal constipation
nausea
dry mouth
abdominal pain
Absorbents N.C. correct answers monitor patient for constipation
Antidiarrheals (OPIATES- meds that slow down intestinal motility) correct answers Paregoric
Opiates Action correct answers reduces peristalsis by action on CNS and diminshes secretions
Opiates Use correct answers to treat diarrhea
,Opiates Side effects correct answers drowsiness
may be ADDICTING
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility correct answers Decrease motility:
atropine sulfate
Lomotil
Atropine
scopolamine
Donnatal
kaolin
oectin
Imodium
Bentyl
Enhance motility:
Reglan-(give before meals rather than with food)
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Action correct answers acts on autonomic nervous
system to alter peristalsis
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Use correct answers spastic colon: diarrhea: GERD
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility Side effects correct answers blurred vision
dry mouth
heart palpitations
urine retention
constipation
Gastrointestinal meds that alter motility N.C. correct answers monitor V/S and Urinary output
Cathartics (laxatives) correct answers castor oil
Senekot
Dulcolax
Ex-Lax, Doxidam
Cathartics (laxtives) Action correct answers stimulate intestinal peristalsis; usually acts in 6-8
hours when given in oral form.
Cathartics (laxatives) Side Effects correct answers abdominal cramping
nausea
diarrhea
Cathartics (laxatives) N.C. correct answers monitor for diarrhea
Saline laxatives correct answers Milk of Magnesia
, Saline laxatives Action correct answers acts within 8 hours
Saline laxatives Side effects correct answers diarrhea
cramping
Saline laxatives N.C. correct answers shake suspension well
monitor for good fluid intake following administration of the laxative
Lubricant Laxatives correct answers Mineral Oil- works within 2-6 hours. admin on an empty
stomach. can give with fruit juice to disguise taste.
Haley's MO
Glycerin suppository- should be retained for atleast 15 minutes for best results.
Lubricant Laxatives Action correct answers increases water retention in stool thereby stimulating
evacuation
Lubricant Laxatives Side Effects correct answers inteferes with absorbing nutrients.
should not be taken at mealtime or long term
resident may experience abdominal cramping
Lubricant Laxatives N.C. correct answers may interfere with absorbtion of vitamins
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter correct answers Surfak
Colace
Fiber Con
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter Action correct answers Stool softener; used to promote
regular mowel evacuation
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter Side Effects correct answers mild abdominal cramping can
cause diarrhea
Laxatives that moisten fecal matter N.C. correct answers Instruct resident that it may take 1-3
days to soften stool.
If resident has a routine order and is experiencing diarrhea ask nurse if medication should be
given.
Laxatives which increase bulk correct answers Metamucil
Citrucel
Laxatives which increase bulk Action correct answers Adsorbs water and expands to increase
bulk and moisture content of stool.Acts within 12 hours to 3 days as the most natural, non-
irritating method to relieve constipation.
Laxatives which increase bulk Side Effects correct answers nausea
vomiting
