University:
Arizona College of Nursing
Course:
NUR 355 | Acute & Chronic Health Disruptions In Adults I
Academic year:

2023
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204

Pages:

1
Author:

Larry Lopez

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ ranitidine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ antiucler CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Competitively inhibit histamine action at H2 receptor sites on parietal cells Therapeutic Use Blocks daytime and the internal basal gastric acid secretion stimulated by histamine and reduces gastric acid release In response to food, caffeine, and insulin Complications Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia, Constipation, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Rash, Thrombocytopenia Medication Administration PO IV IM Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity Nursing Interventions - Be alert for signs of hepatoxicity - Long term therapy may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency Interactions cefpodoxime, cefuroxime Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Treatment of ulcers - Adhere to scheduled checkups - Do not use with over-the-counter remedies