Clayton's Basic Pharmacology For Nurses Study Guide Rated A+

Anti-flatulents (action) {Ans: break up and prevent mucus-surrounded pockets of gas in intestines' reduce pain}calcium carbonate {Ans: Tums (Antacids)}Anti-Diarrheals Side Effects {Ans: Abdominal pain constipation dizziness, nausea and vomiting}Stimulant or irritant laxatives (when to use/side effects) {Ans: prolonged bed rest poor diet constipation due to other drugs bowel prep (quick) Side effects: Muscle weekness, cramps, diarrhea, nausea vomiting, electrolyte imbalance}loperamide {Ans: Imodium (Anti-Diarrheal)}Proton Pump Inhibitors (action/side effects) antacids {Ans: halts acid secretory pump headache/diarrhea/abdominal pain/nausea/rarely rash/vomiting/dizzy increase fluid intake, take in morning before food}