G Medication Bundled Exams with complete solution

Antacids - -Act to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the gastric contents -increase gastric pH -Relieves symptoms but does NOT promote healing -Antacids interfere with other medications Histamine H2-receptor antagonists - -Reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the action of histamine at t...

Peptic Ulcer Disease - Damage to mucosal barrier, chronic, effects 4.5 million people GERD - reflux into the esophagus, can cause inflamed esophagus, erosive esophagitis, esophageal carcinoma, gets worse when H. pylori is present Helicobacter pylori - PUD, gastric cancer, gastritis Role of H. Py...

A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab (Remicade). What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment? a) Monitoring the leukocyte count for 2 days after the infusion b) Checking the frequency and consistency of bowel movements ...

NSAIDS - - Peptic ulcer disease is usually caused by what? Antacids (Mylanta) - - Al(OH)3 + Mg(OH)2 - Neutralize gastric acid and promote healing of gastric ulcers. 1) Interfere with drug absorption 2) Constipation (aluminum) 3) Diarrhea (magnesium) - - What are 3 side effects of Mylanta? Sucr...

A physician has written an order for ranitidine (Zantac) once daily. The nurse schedules the medications for which of the following times? A. At bed time B. After lunch C. With supper D. Before breakfast - Answer-A. at bed time, ranitidine (Zantac) is an H2 blocker A client has been taking ome...

A client with peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a H. pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin, esomeprazole, and amoxicillin. Which statement by the client indicates the BEST understanding of the medication regime? A) "My ulcer wi...

*Question:*A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is taking magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia). Which outcome should a nurse expect if the medication is achieving the desired therapeutic effect? A. Neutralized gastric acid B. Reduced stomach motility C. Increased barrier t...

ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS - Used to neutralize or reduce acidity of stomach contents by combining with HCL and ^ pH of stomach acid. Common Uses: Heartburn, GERD, acid indigestion, peptic ulcers. Common Drugs: **END IN -CARBONATE OR -OXIDE** aluminum carbonate (BASALJEL) aluminum hydroxide (...