Medication Study Notes

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Match the antacid medication with its primary consideration.

Calcium carbonate = May cause rebound hyperacidity Antacids in general = Neutralize stomach acid All antacids = Avoid taking within 1-2 hours of other medications

Match the H-2 receptor antagonist consideration with its appropriate detail.

Cimetidine = Has high drug interaction risk H-2 receptor antagonists = Dosage adjustment for liver/kidney disease may be needed

Match the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) with its consideration.

PPIs = Bind to the H-K+ ATPase enzyme system Long-term PPI use = Increases risk of pneumonia

Match the mucosal protectant with its characteristic.

Mucosal protectants = Can cause constipation Patients with chronic renal failure = Use mucosal protectants with caution Signup and view all the answers

Match the antiflatulent with its consideration.

Antiflatulents = Can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headaches Simethicone = Safe for infants Signup and view all the answers

Match the antidiarrheal type with its mechanism of action.

Adsorbents = Coat the walls of the GI tract Antimotility agents = Slow peristalsis Probiotics = Restore normal bacteria in the lower intestine Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristic with its antidiarrheal.

Bismuth subsalicylate = Assess for Reye's syndrome Antimotility agents = Decrease flow of fluid and electrolytes into the bowel Opioid-like antidiarrheals = Slow down movement of intestines Anticholinergics = Block action of acetylcholine in the nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Match the laxative type with its mechanism of action.

Fiber = Adds bulk to stool to facilitate passage Stool softeners = Facilitate movement of water and fats into stool Osmotic agents = Cause water to be retained with the stool Stimulant laxatives = Cause contraction of intestines and stimulate stool to move Signup and view all the answers

Match the laxative type with the considerations for its use.

Fiber = May affect GI absorption of other medications Stool softeners = Monitor electrolyte imbalances Osmotic Agents = Can cause diarrhea and dehydration Lubricants = Coat stool to help seal in water Signup and view all the answers

Match the antiemetic type with its mechanism of action.

Anticholinergics = Block acetylcholine receptors Antihistamines = Block H1 receptors Dopamine antagonists = Block dopamine in CTZ Prokinetics = Block dopamine and acetylcholine, promote motility Signup and view all the answers

Match the antiemetic with its consideration.

Scopolamine = Comes in a transdermal patch Meclizine = Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision Dopamine Antagonists = Can cause drowsiness, restlessness, and dry mouth Serotonin antagonists = May cause headache and constipation Signup and view all the answers

Match the medication with its indication.

Phenazopyridine = Local anesthetic for lining of the urinary tract Desmopressin = Diabetes insipidus & bedwetting Tamsulosin = Benign prostatic hyperplasia Signup and view all the answers

Match the medication with its nursing consideration.

Phenazopyridine = Is excreted in urine and may cause it to turn orange/red Desmopressin = Many drug interactions Tamsulosin = Monitor I & O, daily weight and BP Signup and view all the answers

Match the laxative with its consideration.

Stimulant laxatives = Avoid long-term use Fiber = May affect GI absorption; take 2 hours before other medications. Stool softeners = Monitor electrolyte imbalances Osmotic agents = Can cause diarrhea and abdominal cramping Signup and view all the answers

Match the term regarding anti-diarrheal medications to its definition.

Adsorption = Adhesion of molecules to a surface Antimotility anti-diarrheals = Slow peristalsis Probiotics = Restore normal bacteria in the lower intestine Opioid-like anti-diarrheals = Reduce frequency and volume of bowel movements Signup and view all the answers

Match the term regarding antiemetic medications to its definition.

Anticholinergics = Prevent nausea-inducing stimuli Antihistamines = Vertigo and motion sickness Prokinetics = Promote motility Antiemetics = Target specific neuroreceptors Signup and view all the answers

Match the term regarding medications for the urinary tract to its definition.

Phenazopyridine = Local anesthetic for lining of urinary tract Desmopressin = Increase H20 re-absorption Tamsulosin = Relaxes muscles in prostate & bladder Signup and view all the answers

Match the condition to its characteristic.

Constipation = Take a stool softener Dysuria = Phenazopyridine Upset stomach = Calcium Carbonate Diarrhea = Loperamide Signup and view all the answers

Match consideration with H-2 Receptor Antagonists

Cimetidine = High drug interaction risk Take 15-60 minutes before meal = Take before heartburn causing foods Histamines receptors = Block histamines action at H₂ receptor of the stomach's parietal cells Liver/Kidney = Dosage adjustment may be needed for liver/kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

Match consideration with PPIs

Long-term risks = Zinc/magnesium/B12 deficiency Liver Drug Metabolism = Can interfere with liver drug metabolism H-K+ ATPase Enzyme = Bind to H-k+ ATPase Enzyme system (proton pump) Hydrochloric acid secretion = Inhibit hydrochloric acid secretion Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Antacids: Action

Neutralizes stomach acid, raising pH.

H-2 Receptor Antagonists: Action

Block histamine action at H2 receptors in parietal cells.