Rolaids - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Answer-Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - Answer-Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - Answer-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - Answer-Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop t...

What is the normal range for sodium levels? 135-145 mEq/L What are some causes of hyponatremia? Addison's disease diuretics SIADH (dilutional) What are some causes of hypernatremia? Cushing's disease water deficit diabetes insipidus (DI) What are s/s of hyponatremia? confusion seizures muscle cramping & weakness What are s/s of hypernatremia? confusion seizures FVE muscle twitching muscle weakness What are interventions for hyponatremia? Na replacement (conivaptan hydrochloride) treat the...

FNP Board Review: Gastrointestinal Disorders What are acute issues of the abdomen? - Answer ️️ -Appendicitis Cholecystitis Pancreatitis Diverticulitis A 44-year old obese woman presents with abdominal pain. What is the most likely etiology if she is afebrile? - Answer ️️ -Cholecystitis Which acute abdominal issue is least likely in an older adult? - Answer ️️ -Appendicitis What is appendicitis indicative of in an older adult? - Answer ️️ -Colorectal cancer What is the cl...

QMA Indiana Questions and Answers 100% Pass Antacids Tums Amphojel, Rolaids Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan Mylicon Antacids Action Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity Antacids Use Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia. Antacids Nursing Considerations antacids may intefere with medication absorption thus shold not be given with othher meds- wait 1-2 hours. antacid effe...

PC707 Module 3 GI Exam 2024 What are the 3 classes of drugs that are used to treat GERD? - Answer ️️ -Antacids H2RA (histamine receptor antagonists) PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) What is the first step in determining how to care for someone with GERD? - Answer ️️ - Determine if it is dyspepsia/mild gerd or moderate to severe gerd/erosive disease If someone has dyspepsia or mild GERD symptoms and no erosive disease, what medications would you start with? - Answer ️️ -OTC antaci...

QMA INDIANA CLASSIFICATION AND DRUGS 1. antacids: Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia 2. anti-ulcer: Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet 3. antiemetics: Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan 4. emetics: Syrup of Ipecac 5. antidiarrheals: kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate

Antacids Examples - Answer Calcium carbonate (Tums, Rolaids), Sodium bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer), Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia), Aluminum (Amphogel), Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Antacid Indications - Answer Dyspepsia Acts immediately but weaker and short-lived Antacid MOA - Answer Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby increasing gastric pH above 4.0 Patient Teaching for Antacids - Answer Be sure to separate antacids from other medications by 2 hours Avoid sod...

antacids - ans-Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia anti-ulcer - ans-Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet antiemetics - ans-Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan emetics - ans-Syrup of Ipecac antidiarrheals - ans-kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate Cathartics/laxatives - ans-castor oil, Senokot, Dulcolax, Ex-Lax, Doxidan anti-inflammatory steroids - ans-Decadron, Meticorten, Orasone, Medrol, Cortef NSAIDs - ans-Motrin Advil Ibuprofen ...

antacids - ans-Tums, Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia anti-ulcer - ans-Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet antiemetics - ans-Dramamine, Phenergan, Antivert, Tigan emetics - ans-Syrup of Ipecac antidiarrheals - ans-kaolin, Pepto-Bismol, pectin, Kaopectate Cathartics/laxatives - ans-castor oil, Senokot, Dulcolax, Ex-Lax, Doxidan anti-inflammatory steroids - ans-Decadron, Meticorten, Orasone, Medrol, Cortef NSAIDs - ans-Motrin Advil Ibuprofen ...

FNP Board Review: Gastrointestinal Disorders What are acute issues of the abdomen? - Answer ️️ -Appendicitis Cholecystitis Pancreatitis Diverticulitis A 44-year old obese woman presents with abdominal pain. What is the most likely etiology if she is afebrile? - Answer ️️ -Cholecystitis Which acute abdominal issue is least likely in an older adult? - Answer ️️ -Appendicitis What is appendicitis indicative of in an older adult? - Answer ️️ -Colorectal cancer What is the cl...