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What is the generic name of the drug?
Calcium Carbonate
What is the trade name for Calcium Carbonate?
Tums
What is the therapeutic class of Calcium Carbonate?
Mineral & Electrolyte replacement/supplements
What is the pharmacological class of Calcium Carbonate?
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Which of the following are indications for Calcium Carbonate? (Select all that apply)
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Why is Miki taking Calcium Carbonate? (Select all that apply)
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What is one of the therapeutic effects of Calcium Carbonate?
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Calcium Carbonate has a life-threatening side effect.
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Frequent side effects include __________.
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What is one of Miki's side effects from taking this medication?
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What is important to know about Miki in relation to Calcium Carbonate? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are contraindications for Calcium Carbonate? (Select all that apply)
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What are some cautions for patients taking Calcium Carbonate? (Select all that apply)
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Match the nursing actions related to Calcium Carbonate:
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What should patients know about Calcium Carbonate?
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Study Notes
Drug Overview
- Generic name: Calcium Carbonate
- Trade name: Tums
- Therapeutic Class: Mineral & Electrolyte replacement/supplements
- Pharmacological Class: Antacids
Indications
- Treats and prevents hypocalcemia
- Helps prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Acts as an antacid
Purpose of Use
- Miki is taking calcium carbonate to prevent further bone density loss due to osteoporosis and to relieve heartburn or GERD symptoms.
Actions
- Essential for proper functioning of nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
- Maintains cell membrane and capillary permeability
- Activates nerve impulses and muscle contractions
- Crucial for bone formation and blood coagulation
Therapeutic Effects
- Replaces calcium in deficiency states, helping maintain bone health.
Side Effects
- Life-threatening side effects: None reported
- Frequent side effects include:
- Arrhythmias
- Constipation
- Hypercalcemia
- Miki experiences nausea as a side effect.
Important Patient Information
- Miki has dysphagia and is a former smoker.
- She is not taking Vitamin D, which is critical for calcium absorption.
- Concurrently taking alendronate; antacids may decrease its absorption.
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia
- Renal calculi
- Ventricular fibrillation
Cautions
- Monitor patients on digitalis glycosides
- Consider in cases of severe respiratory insufficiency
- Use cautiously in renal or cardiac disease patients
Nursing Actions
- Monitor for hypocalcemia symptoms: paresthesia, muscle twitching, laryngospasm, colic, arrhythmias, Chvostek's or Trousseau's sign. Ensure patient safety by elevating side rails and keeping the bed low.
- Assess symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and abdominal pain; inspect abdomen and auscultate bowel sounds.
- Administer medication 1-1.5 hours after meals and at bedtime.
- Dissolve effervescent tablets in water and follow oral doses with a full glass of water.
- Avoid concurrent intake with milk products, bran, cereals, spinach, and rhubarb.
- Advise against taking enteric-coated tablets (like ASA) within 1 hour of calcium carbonate to prevent premature dissolution.
- Do not take within 1-2 hours of other medications if possible.
Client Education
- Inform Miki that this medication strengthens bones and alleviates heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.
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Test your knowledge on Calcium Carbonate with this flashcard quiz from NURS 1260. Explore the generic and trade names, therapeutic classifications, and pharmacological details. Perfect for nursing students seeking to enhance their understanding of this important medication.
