NR 293 GI MEDS: NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR NURSING PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate
(Antacids) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Indications:
-DYSpepsia
-GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
-PUD (peptic ulcer)
Nursing care:
-Take 1-3 hours PC (AFTER meals) and at HS
-Take all other meds 1 hour BEFORE or AFTER taking this (bc it interfers
with ABSORPTION of meds) >>> are used to neutralize stomach acid for
the symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. They
differ in their speed of action, potency, and side effects. For this reason,
they are often combined into a single product to balance their effects.
Aluminum hydroxide A/E (antacids) - CORRECT-ANSWERS---Constipation
-INCREASED phosphate >>> The primary adverse effect (A/E) of
aluminum hydroxide is constipation. The risk of constipation and fecal
impaction is higher in elderly patients. Because of this effect, it is often
combined with magnesium hydroxide, which can cause diarrhea, to
balance out the effects.
Magnesium hydroxide - CORRECT-ANSWERS---Diarrhea
-INCREASED magnesium --> CNS depression >>> Magnesium hydroxide
is an inorganic compound used both as an antacid and a laxative. It is
widely known by the brand name Milk of Magnesia.
FOR NURSING PRACTICE, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate
(Antacids) - CORRECT-ANSWERS--Indications:
-DYSpepsia
-GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
-PUD (peptic ulcer)
Nursing care:
-Take 1-3 hours PC (AFTER meals) and at HS
-Take all other meds 1 hour BEFORE or AFTER taking this (bc it interfers
with ABSORPTION of meds) >>> are used to neutralize stomach acid for
the symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. They
differ in their speed of action, potency, and side effects. For this reason,
they are often combined into a single product to balance their effects.
Aluminum hydroxide A/E (antacids) - CORRECT-ANSWERS---Constipation
-INCREASED phosphate >>> The primary adverse effect (A/E) of
aluminum hydroxide is constipation. The risk of constipation and fecal
impaction is higher in elderly patients. Because of this effect, it is often
combined with magnesium hydroxide, which can cause diarrhea, to
balance out the effects.
Magnesium hydroxide - CORRECT-ANSWERS---Diarrhea
-INCREASED magnesium --> CNS depression >>> Magnesium hydroxide
is an inorganic compound used both as an antacid and a laxative. It is
widely known by the brand name Milk of Magnesia.
