PN 2005 Session 2 Exam Questions With 100%
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Drugs used to treat Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) & Ulcer disease
1. Histamine-2 Antagonists
2. Antacids
3. Proton Pump Inhibitors
4. Gastrointestinal Protectant
5. Prostaglandin
Histamine-2 Antagonists
1. Actions:
Block H2 receptors resulting in decreased volume of acid secreted
2. Uses:
Treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, stress ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
3. Examples:
cimetidine (Tagamet)
ranitidine (Zantac)
They end in -dine- so you take then b4 you DINE!
Histamine-2 Antagonists nursing responsibilities
1. Assessment
Allergies, contraindications: impaired renal or hepatic function
Baseline physical exam, vitals
2. Monitor
For therapeutic effect, side effects
Compliance with drug regimen
, Bowel Patterns
3. Patient Teaching
Administer oral drug with or before meals (drug dependant)
Drug to drug interactions
Side effects
4. Document Findings
Antacids
Buffer stomach acid; alleviate heartburn
1. Actions:
Buffer hydrochloric acid to a lower concentration
2. Uses:
Treat heartburn from excessive eating and drinking
Acute ulcer treatment requires large volumes
Examples:
aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta)
calcium carbonate (Tums)
magnesium oxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Antacids nursing responsibilities
1. Assessment
Assess use of OTC antacids, why is the client taking an antacid
Auscultate bowel sounds to ensure GI motility
Assess mucous membranes
2. Monitor
Labs - electrolytes, renal function
Verified Correct Answers.
Drugs used to treat Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) & Ulcer disease
1. Histamine-2 Antagonists
2. Antacids
3. Proton Pump Inhibitors
4. Gastrointestinal Protectant
5. Prostaglandin
Histamine-2 Antagonists
1. Actions:
Block H2 receptors resulting in decreased volume of acid secreted
2. Uses:
Treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, stress ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
3. Examples:
cimetidine (Tagamet)
ranitidine (Zantac)
They end in -dine- so you take then b4 you DINE!
Histamine-2 Antagonists nursing responsibilities
1. Assessment
Allergies, contraindications: impaired renal or hepatic function
Baseline physical exam, vitals
2. Monitor
For therapeutic effect, side effects
Compliance with drug regimen
, Bowel Patterns
3. Patient Teaching
Administer oral drug with or before meals (drug dependant)
Drug to drug interactions
Side effects
4. Document Findings
Antacids
Buffer stomach acid; alleviate heartburn
1. Actions:
Buffer hydrochloric acid to a lower concentration
2. Uses:
Treat heartburn from excessive eating and drinking
Acute ulcer treatment requires large volumes
Examples:
aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta)
calcium carbonate (Tums)
magnesium oxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Antacids nursing responsibilities
1. Assessment
Assess use of OTC antacids, why is the client taking an antacid
Auscultate bowel sounds to ensure GI motility
Assess mucous membranes
2. Monitor
Labs - electrolytes, renal function
