Drug Cards: Nexium/Flagyl Flashcards
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What is the generic name for Nexium?

  • Lansoprazole
  • Esomeprazole (correct)
  • Metronidazole
  • Omeprazole
  • 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?

    GERD, erosive esophagitis, decrease risk of gastric ulcer with NSAID therapy, eradicate H. pylori.

    What is the classification of Nexium?

    <p>Antiulcer agent, PPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Nexium administered?

    <p>PO: 1 hour before meal, swallowed whole; IV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing intervention for Nexium?

    <p>Assess abdominal pain/blood in stool.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the generic name for Flagyl?

    <p>Metronidazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Flagyl perform?

    <p>Disrupts DNA/protein synthesis in susceptible organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indications for Flagyl?

    <p>Treatment of skin infections, lower respiratory, joint, bone, intraabdominal infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of Flagyl?

    <p>Anti-infective, antiprotozoal, antiulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some side effects of Flagyl?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nursing interventions for Flagyl?

    <p>Assess for infection, monitor neuro status, monitor I&amp;O/weight, administration can be IV or PO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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