questions for chapter 78 drugs for PUD Flashcards
A patient is prescribed cimetidine [Tagamet] and aluminum hydroxide [Maalox] for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. What should the nurse teach the patient to do?
Drink an 8-ounce glass of water when taking these medications.
Take the medications together to enhance their effectiveness.
Take the Tagamet 2 hours before the Maalox.
Wait at least 1 hour between administration of the two medications.
wait at least 1hr between administration of the 2 meds.
why? : Cimetidine and antacids should not be administered together.
A patient is prescribed amoxicillin and tetracycline to treat peptic ulcer disease. The nurse will instruct the patient that these medications will do what?
Prevent GI infections that cause gastric bleeding.
Destroy the bacteria in the stomach that are causing ulceration.
Reduce gastric acid production and alkalize the stomach fluids.
Reduce the secretion of pepsin in the stomach.
destroy bacteria in stomach that are causing ulceration
explanation- h. pylori ulcers are treated with a combination of 2 or more antibiotics such as tetracycline and amoxicillin
Which medication is used to promote gastric ulcer healing by providing a protective barrier
Cimetidine
Misoprostol
Omeprazole
Sucralfate
sucralfate
explanation– promotes ulcer healing by creating protective barrier against acid and pepsin
