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What is the generic name for Nexium?
What is the generic name for Nexium?
What action does Nexium perform?
What action does Nexium perform?
Diminished accumulation of acid in gastric lumen with lessened gastroesophageal reflux, decrease incidence of gastric ulcer.
What are the indications for Nexium?
What are the indications for Nexium?
GERD, erosive esophagitis, decrease risk of gastric ulcer with NSAID therapy, eradicate H. pylori.
What is the classification of Nexium?
What is the classification of Nexium?
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How is Nexium administered?
How is Nexium administered?
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What is a nursing intervention for Nexium?
What is a nursing intervention for Nexium?
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What is the generic name for Flagyl?
What is the generic name for Flagyl?
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What action does Flagyl perform?
What action does Flagyl perform?
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What are the indications for Flagyl?
What are the indications for Flagyl?
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What is the classification of Flagyl?
What is the classification of Flagyl?
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What are some side effects of Flagyl?
What are some side effects of Flagyl?
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What are nursing interventions for Flagyl?
What are nursing interventions for Flagyl?
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Study Notes
Nexium (Esomeprazole)
- Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used as an antiulcer agent.
- Reduces gastric acid accumulation, mitigating gastroesophageal reflux.
- Aids in decreasing the incidence of gastric ulcers.
- Commonly indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and reducing gastric ulcer risk during NSAID therapy.
- Effective in eradicating Helicobacter pylori during treatment.
- Administered orally one hour before meals, swallowed whole, or via IV route.
- Nursing considerations include assessing abdominal pain and monitoring for blood in stool.
Flagyl (Metronidazole)
- Anti-infective and antiprotozoal medication.
- Disrupts DNA and protein synthesis in targeted organisms.
- Indicated for treatment of various infections, including skin, lower respiratory, joint, bone, and intra-abdominal infections.
- Known side effects include potential seizures, dizziness, headache, and the risk of superinfection.
- Administered either orally or intravenously.
- Nursing interventions involve assessing for signs of infection, monitoring neurological status, and tracking intake and output as well as weight.
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