What should the nurse identify as indications for the use of antacids? select all that apply.

Pharmacology Pre-Assessment Quiz

A client has been prescribed metoclopramide. Which of the following should the nurse include in

client education regarding this

medication?

Select one:

a. Notify your provider if you experience restlessness or spasms of the face or neck. An

adverse effect of Reglan is extrapyramidal symptoms. The client should stop the

medication and notify the provider if these occur.

b. This medication can cause urinary frequency.

c. Decrease your fluid intake while taking this medication.

d. This medication can cause insomnia.

A 52-year-old client with a history of angina has been prescribed transdermal nitroglycerin.

Which of the following adverse effects is not

seen with this therapy?

Select one:

a. Headache

b. Orthostatic hypotension

c. Tolerance

d. Productive cough Correct – Nitroglycerin therapy does not directly have an effect lung

function. Physiologically, vasodilation

should effect capillary perfusion and decrease lung secretions.

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed montelukast. Which of the following should the nurse

include in teaching related to this

medication?

Select one:

a. Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime. Clients should take

montelukast once daily at bedtime.

b. If the client forgets to take the medication for a few days he can double up on doses to catch

up.

c. Avoid dairy products while taking this medication.

d. This medication is for acute management of asthma

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the treatment of anemia. Which of the

following instructions should be included

in client teaching about this medication?

Select one:

a. Take the medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption.

The nurse should instruct the clients to take iron on an empty stomach, such as 1 hr

before meals to maximize absorption. Stomach acid

increases absorption. If GI adverse effects occur, the client can take with food to

increase adherence to therapy even though absorption is also

Get to know the proton pump inhibitors in this nursing pharmacology guide for student nurses. Learn about proton pump inhibitors, its uses, and the nursing considerations for patients using them.

The gastric acid pump or proton pump inhibitors suppress gastric acid secretion by specifically inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphate enzyme system on the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells.

• Proton Pump Inhibitors: Generic and Brand Names
• Disease spotlight: Gastroesophageal Reflux
• What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
• Therapeutic actions
• Indication
• Pharmacokinetics
• Contraindications and Cautions
• Adverse effects
• Interactions
• Nursing considerations
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Nursing Diagnosis and Care Planning
  • Nursing Implementation with Rationale
  • Evaluation
• Practice Quiz: Proton Pump Inhibitor
• Recommended Resources
• See Also
• References and Sources

Proton Pump Inhibitors: Generic and Brand Names

Here is a table of the most commonly encountered proton pump inhibitor:

Disease spotlight: Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach (esophagus).

• GERD is a mild acid reflux that occurs at least twice a week, or moderate to severe acid reflux that occurs at least once a week.
• Common signs and symptoms of GERD include a burning sensation in the chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which might be worse at night; chest pain; difficulty swallowing; regurgitation of food or sour liquid; and a sensation of a lump in your throat.

What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?

Proton pump inhibitors suppress the secretion of hydrochloric acid into the lumen of the stomach.

Therapeutic actions

The desired actions of antacids include the following:

• Blocks the final step of acid production, lowering the acid levels in the stomach.
• Inhibits the hydrogen-potassium adenosine triphosphate enzyme system on the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells.

Indication

Antacids are indicated for the following:

• Treatment and maintenance of erosive esophagitis, treatment of heartburn associated with GERD.
• Treatment of GERD, severe erosive esophagitis, duodenal ulcers, and pathological hypersecretory condition.
• Treatment of gastric ulcer.
• Maintenance therapy for healing duodenal ulcers and esophagitis.
• In combination therapy for eradicating Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Approved for use in children for treatment of GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pharmacokinetics

Esomeprazole, lansoprazole, and pantoprazole are available in delayed-release oral forms and as IV preparations; rabeprazole, dexlansoprazole, and omeprazole are available only in delayed-release oral forms.

Contraindications and Cautions

The following are contraindications and cautions when using proton pump inhibitors:

• Allergy. These drugs are contraindicated in the presence of a known allergy to either the drug or the drug components to prevent hypersensitivity reactions.
• Pregnant or lactating women. Caution should be used in pregnant or lactating women because of the potential for adverse effects on the fetus or neonate.
• Patients 18 years old and below. The safety and efficacy of these drugs have not been established for patients younger than 18 years of age, except for lansoprazole, which is the proton pump inhibitor of choice if one is needed for a child.

Adverse effects

Adverse effects when using proton pump inhibitors include:

• CNS: Headache, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia.
• Skin: Rash.
• GI: Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
• Respiratory: Upper respiratory infections, cough.

Interactions

Clinically important drug to drug interactions for proton pump inhibitors include the following drugs:

• Benzodiazepines, phenytoin, warfarin: There is a risk of increased serum levels and increased toxicity of benzodiazepines, warfarin, and phenytoin if these are combined with these drugs; patients should be monitored closely.
• Ketoconazole and theophylline. Decreased levels of ketoconazole and theophylline have been reported when combined with these drugs, leading to loss of effectiveness.
• Sucralfate. Sucralfate is not absorbed well in the presence of these drugs, and doses should be spaced at least 30 minutes apart if this combination is used.
• Clopidogrel. There is an increased risk of cardiovascular events if proton pump inhibitors are combined with clopidogrel; this combination should be avoided.

Nursing considerations

Nursing considerations when using proton pump inhibitors include the following:

Nursing Assessment

History taking and physical examination of a patient using proton pump inhibitors include:

• Assess for possible contraindications and cautions: history of allergy to a proton pump inhibitor to reduce the risk of hypersensitivity reaction and current status of pregnancy or lactation because of the potential for adverse effects on the fetus or nursing baby.
• Perform a physical examination to establish baseline data before beginning therapy to determine the effectiveness of the therapy and to evaluate for the occurrence of any adverse effects associated with drug therapy.
• Inspect the skin for lesions, rash, pruritus, and dryness to identify possible adverse effects.
• Assess neurological status, including level of orientation, affect and reflexes to evaluate for CNS effects of the drug.
• Inspect and palpate the abdomen to determine potential underlying medical conditions; assess for changes in bowel elimination and GI upset to identify possible adverse effects.
• Assess respiratory status, including respiratory rate and rhythm; note evidence of cough, hoarseness, and epistaxis, to monitor for potential adverse effects of the drugs.

Nursing Diagnosis and Care Planning

Nursing diagnoses related to drug therapy might include the following:

• Diarrhea related to GI effects.
• Risk for constipation related to GI effects.
• Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to GI effects.
• Disturbed sensory perception (kinesthetic, auditory) related to CNS effects.
• Risk for injury related to CNS effects.
• Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy.

Nursing Implementation with Rationale

Nursing interventions for patients using proton pump inhibitors include the following:

• Proper administration. Administer drug before meals to ensure that the patient does not open, chew, or crush capsules; they should be swallowed whole to ensure the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug.
• Safety and comfort measures. Provide appropriate safety and comfort measures if CNS effects occur to prevent patient injury.
• Institute a bowel program. Monitor the patient for diarrhea or constipation in order to institute an appropriate bowel program as needed.
• Monitor nutritional status. Monitor the patient’s nutritional status; use of small frequent meals may be helpful if GI upset is a problem.
• Ensure follow-up. Arrange for medical follow-up if symptoms are not resolved after 4 to 8 weeks of therapy because serious underlying conditions could be causing the symptoms.
• Provide patient support. Offer support and encouragement to help the patient cope with the disease and the drug regimen.
• Educate the patient and folks. Provide thorough patient teaching, including the drug name and prescribed dosage; the importance of taking the drug whole without opening, chewing, or crushing it; signs and symptoms of possible adverse effects and measures to minimize or prevent them.

Evaluation

Evaluation of a patient using proton pump inhibitors include the following:

• Monitor patient response to the drug (relief of GI symptoms caused by hyperacidity, healing of erosive GI lesions).
• Monitor for adverse effects (GI effects, CNS changes, dermatological effects, respiratory effects).
• Monitor the effectiveness of comfort and safety measures and compliance with the regimen.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan (patient can name the drug and dosage and describe adverse effects to watch for, specific measures to avoid them, and measures to take to increase the effectiveness of the drug).

Practice Quiz: Proton Pump Inhibitor

Here’s a 5-item quiz for this proton pump inhibitor study guide. Please visit our nursing test bank page for more NCLEX practice questions.

1. The physician has prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) for a client with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:

A. 30 minutes after meals
B. 30 minutes before meals
C. With each meal
D. In a single dose at bedtime

1. Answer: B. 30 minutes before meals

• Option B: Proton pump inhibitors reduce the production of acid in the stomach. Proton pump inhibitors work best when they are taken 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.

2. Proton pump inhibitor use will likely result in:

A. Heartburn
B. Diverticulosis
C. Gastric ulcer formation
D. Achlorhydria

2. Answer: D. Achlorhydria.

• Option D: Because the proton pump inhibitors stop the final step of acid secretion, they can block up to 90% of acid secretion, leading to achlorhydria (absence of acid).

3. A patient is prescribed with esomeprazole for the treatment of GERD. Upon review of current medication use, the nurse noted that the patient is taking clopidogrel. The nurse warned the patient that esomeprazole:

A. Have no evidence of potential interaction with clopidogrel
B. Increase the effectiveness of clopidogrel
C. Decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel
D. Increase acid production

3. Answer: C. Decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel

• Option C: Esomeprazole inhibits CYP2C19 enzyme which serves as a pathway for certain medication. One of which is clopidogrel, so taking it with esomeprazole will potentially decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel.

4. A nurse is checking the nasogastric tube position of a client receiving a long term therapy of Omeprazole (Prilosec) by aspirating the stomach contents to check for the PH level. The nurse proves that correct tube placement if the PH level is?

A. 5
B. 6.3
C. 6.5
D. 7

4. Answer: A. 5

• Option A: Gastric placement is indicated by a pH of less than 4, but may increase to between pH 4-6 if the patient is receiving acid-inhibiting drugs.

5. Prolonged use of Proton Pump Inhibitors will likely result with the following except:

A. Hypermagnesemia
B. Pneumonia
C. Fractures
D. Hypochlorhydria

5. Answer: A. Hypermagnesemia

• Option A: Long term use of PPIs affects intestinal magnesium absorption leading to hypomagnesemia.

Recommended Resources

Recommended resources and reference books. Disclosure: Includes Amazon affiliate links.

1. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology – Easy to follow guide for Pharmacology
2. NCLEX-RN Drug Guide: 300 Medications You Need to Know for the Exam – Great if you’re reviewing for the NCLEX
3. Nursing 2017 Drug Handbook (Nursing Drug Handbook) – Reliable nursing drug handbook!
4. Lehne’s Pharmacology for Nursing Care – Provides key information on commonly used drugs in nursing
5. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process – Learn how to administer drugs correctly and safely!
6. Pharm Phlash Cards!: Pharmacology Flash Cards – Flash Cards for Nursing Pharmacology

See Also

Here are other nursing pharmacology study guides:

• Nursing Pharmacology – Study Guide for Nurses

Gastrointestinal System Drugs

• Antacids
• Histamine-2 Antagonists
• Proton Pump Inhibitors

Respiratory System Drugs

• Antihistamines
• Bronchodilators and Antiasthmatics
• Decongestants
• Expectorants and Mucolytics
• Inhaled Steroids
• Lung Surfactants

Endocrine System Drugs

• Adrenocortical Agents
• Antidiabetic Agents
• Glucose-Elevating Agents
• Hypothalamic Agents
• Insulin
• Parathyroid Agents: Bisphosphonates, Calcitonins
• Pituitary Drugs
• Sulfonylureas
• Thyroid Agents

Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

• Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetics)
• Adrenergic Antagonists (Sympatholytics)
• Anticholinergics (Parasympatholytics)
• Cholinergic Agonists (Parasympathomimetics)

Immune System Drugs

• Antiarthritic Drugs
• Immunostimulants
• Immunosuppressants
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
• Salicylates

Chemotherapeutic Agents

• Anthelmintics
• Anti-Infective Drugs
• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Antineoplastic Agents
• Antiprotozoal Drugs
• Antiviral Drugs

Reproductive System Drugs

• Male Reproductive System Drugs
• Female Reproductive System Drugs

Nervous System Drugs

• Antidepressants
• Antiparkinsonism Drugs
• Antiseizure Drugs
• Anxiolytics and Hypnotic Drugs
• General and Local Anesthetics
• Muscle Relaxants
• Narcotics, Narcotic Agonists, and Antimigraine Agents
• Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
• Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Cardiovascular System Drugs

• Antianginal Drugs
• Antiarrhythmic Drugs
• Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
• Antihypertensive Drugs
• Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs
• Diuretics
• Drugs Affecting Coagulation

References and Sources

The following are the recommended supplemental reading for this proton pump inhibitor nursing pharmacology study guide:

• Karch, A. M., & Karch. (2011). Focus on nursing pharmacology. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [Link]
• Juurlink, D. N., Gomes, T., Ko, D. T., Szmitko, P. E., Austin, P. C., Tu, J. V., … & Mamdani, M. M. (2009). A population-based study of the drug interaction between proton pump inhibitors and clopidogrel. Cmaj, 180(7), 713-718. [Link]
• Smeltzer, S. C., & Bare, B. G. (1992). Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing. Philadelphia: JB Lippincott.

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