S3H4GI02

The GI System - Antacids, Histamine H2 Antagonists, and Proton Pump Inhibitors

 * //Roach, Chapter 47 (pages 514 - 521)**//

What is an **antacid**? media type="custom" key="4913973" What conditions or disorders may be treated with antacids? media type="custom" key="4913975" What are some common antacids? media type="custom" key="4913981" What are the active ingredients in antacids? media type="custom" key="4913983" Are there any side effects of antacids? media type="custom" key="4913987" What is rebound hyperacidity? media type="custom" key="4913993" Is there any preparation prior to administering an antacid? media type="custom" key="4914001" What about the anatacid tablets that dissolve and ‘fizz’ in water? media type="custom" key="4914033" Should an antacid be given prior to a meal, with a meal, or after a meal? media type="custom" key="4914039" How should an antacid be given? media type="custom" key="4914043" What is the onset of action for antacids? media type="custom" key="4914047" Are there any drug – drug interactions with antacids? media type="custom" key="4914079" What is a **histamine H2 antagonist**? media type="custom" key="4914059" What is the most common use of a histamine H2 antagonist? media type="custom" key="4914065" What is a common histamine H2 antagonist? media type="custom" key="4914257" Are there any side effects associated with histamine H2 antagonists? media type="custom" key="4914303" Are there any drug interactions associated with histamine H2 antagonists? media type="custom" key="4914305" What is the onset and duration of action of famotidine (Pepcid)? media type="custom" key="4914307" Are there any other nursing considerations concerned with famotidine (Pepcid)? media type="custom" key="4914309" What is a **proton pump inhibitor**? media type="custom" key="4914429" What is the most common use of a proton pump inhibitor? media type="custom" key="4914433" What is a common proton pump inhibitor? media type="custom" key="4914437" Are there any side effects associated with proton pump inhibitors? media type="custom" key="4914443" Are there any drug interactions associated with proton pump inhibitors? media type="custom" key="4914449" What is the onset and duration of action of omeprazole (Prilosec)? media type="custom" key="4914469" Are there any other nursing considerations concerned with omeprazole (Prilosec)? media type="custom" key="4914475" Are there general nursing considerations with the use of all antacids, histamine H2 antagonists, and proton pump inhibitors? media type="custom" key="4914477"

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