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List 5 Antacid Meds.
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1. Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel)
2. Calcium carbonate (Titralac) 3. Aluminum hydroxide & Magnesium trisilicate 4. Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) 5. Aluminum hydroxide & magnesium hydroxide (Maalox) |
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How should you store Milk of Magnesia?
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At room temperature w/ a tight lid to prevent absorption of CO2
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3 actions of antacid meds?
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1. Neutralizes gastric acids
2. raises gastric pH 3. inactivates pepsin |
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Indications of antacids? (4)
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1. peptic ulcer
2. indigestion 3. reflex esophagitis 4. prevent stress ulcers |
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Side effects of antacids (4)?
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1. C
2. D 3. acid rebound btwn doses 4. metabolic acidosis |
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Nursing considerations w/ antacids?
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1. use med w/ Na content cautiously for clients w/ cardiac and renal dz
2. absorption of tetracyclines, quinolones, phenothiazides, iron preparations, and isoniazide is reduced when given w/ antacids 3. may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives and salicylates |
