ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
STUDENT NAME MEDICATION Magnesium Hydroxide CATEGORY CLASS antacids
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Use
Neutralize gastric acid following dissolution in gastric contents.
Neutralization of gastric acid with healing of ulcers and decrease in associated pain.
Complications
Medication Administration
diarrhea hypermagnesemia
PO: Must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing Drink one half of water after chewing
Contraindications/Precautions
Severe abdominal pain of unknown cause Renal failure Products containing tartrazine or sugar in patients with known intolerance.
Nursing Interventions
Assess for heartburn and indigestion as well as location - Monitor serum phosphate, potassium, and calcium
Interactions
Tetracyclines phenothiazines ketoconazole itraconazole Fluoroquinolones
Client Education
Caution patient to consult health care professional before taking antacids. - Advise patient not to take this medication within 2 hours of taking other medications.
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
relief of gastric pain and irritation.
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