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Question:
what is sucralfate?
Answer:
Reacts with HCL to form a barrier over the ulcer.
Question:
How to remember Sucralfate?
Answer:
"Sucralfate gets Suck"
,Question:
What should you not take sucralfate with?
Answer:
Don't take it with antacids. This prevents absorption.
Question:
What are the adverse effects?
Answer:
You have to increase your fiber intake; it can cause constipation and GI
discomfort.
Question:
If patients do not want to increase their fiber intake, what can they do?
Answer:
They can take OTC fiber supplement Psyllium Husks (Metamucil)
Question:
When should you take this drug?
Answer:
Take 1 hour before meals
,Question:
When can you take other daily medications?
Answer:
Take other meds 2 hours prior to taking sucralfate.
Question:
What is the s/s of an ulcer bleed?
Answer:
Teach the pts the color of the stool. It can be red or black.
Red stool: lower GI track
Dark/black stool: bleeding from the digestive tract.
OR Coffee ground emesis can also indicate digestive track.
Question:
What is the drug misoprostol used for?
Answer:
Decreases acid and increases protective mucous.
**Relieves symptoms of ulcers.
, Question:
Which pts should not use this drug?
Answer:
Pregnant- Category X
"Mi So Pregnant"
Question:
What test is needed prior to the admin of this medication?
Answer:
pregnancy HcG
Question:
In the hospital laxatives are used as?
Answer:
a prophylactically
for bedridden, prevent constipation, have neuro issues, after surgery, after a
heart attack to prevent straining.