NCLEX RN ATI COMPRHENSIVE REVIEW PART 4C PHARMACOLOGY-LATEST 2021.pdf

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Antacids • Antisecretory/Blocking Agents • Mucosal Protectants • Antiemetics • Antidiarrheals • Stool Softeners/Laxatives Antacids • Neutralize gastric acid and inactivate pepsin • Alumi... num Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate • Uses- peptic ulcers, GERD • Side effects − Aluminum Hydroxide- constipation, hypophosphatemia (too little phosphate) − Magnesium Hydroxide- diarrhea, renal impairment, hypermagnesemia (magnesium can be used as laxative; think Milk of Magnesia) − Sodium Bicarbonate- constipation • Other- take other meds 1hr before/after antacid. DO NOT take for more than 2 weeks Antisecretory/Blocking Agents • Prevent and block selected receptors in the stomach • PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS − Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole, Esomeprazole − Side effects- increases the risk for osteoporosis, pneumonia in COPD pts. • H2 BLOCKERS − Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Nizatidine, Famotidine • Uses- ulcers, GERD • DO NOT use during lactation, caution in COPD pts. Mucosal Protectants • Sticks to the ulcers upon contact with gastric acid and protects it for 6hrs; does not have a systemic effect • Sucralfate • Uses- ulcers, GERD • Precaution- renal failure • Give on empty stomach, at least 1hr before meals and 30 minutes aparNCLEX RN ATI COMPRHENSIVE REVIEW PART 4C PHARMACOLOGY-LATEST 2021.pdf [Show More]

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