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Antacids(Gastro) Flashcards

1
Q

Most antacids end in the suffix what?

A

Carbonate or hydroxide.

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2
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Medication Class for carbonate and hydroxides is

A

Antacids

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3
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Sodium Bicarbonate
Calcium Carbonate
Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide
are all what?

A

Antacids

Work against acids in the stomach.

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4
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MOA of Antacids

A

Work as a base to neutralize HCI acid. It happens fast, but the effect does not last long.

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5
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Name Therapeutic uses of Antacids

A

Peptic Ulcers
Heartburn
GERD
Upset Stomach

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6
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Must know side effect for antacids that are calcium and aluminum

A

CONSTIPATION

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7
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Must Know side effects for Magenesium

A

GI upset
Diarrhea

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8
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PT Education on Antacids

A

Take 1 hour before or after other medications
Take at bedtime

Avoid with meals
Administer on empty stomach
Do not give to children under age of 2 or children who had recent virus.

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9
Q

Antacids that contain aspirin plus a viral illness =?

A

Reyes Syndrome
Will show Encephalitis

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