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    This document provides information on the drug Esomeprazole (Nexium) including the doctor's order, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, effects, and nursing considerations. The doctor's order is for Esomeprazole 80 mg IV daily for 5 days. It works by irreversibly binding to the H+/K+ ATPase pump and decreases acid transport in the stomach, suppressing gastric acid secretion. Indications are healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Therapeutic effects are diminished gastric acid accumulation while potential side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. Nursing considerations involve administration, monitoring, patient education

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    This document provides information on the drug Esomeprazole (Nexium) including the doctor's order, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, effects, and nursing considerations. The doctor's order is for Esomeprazole 80 mg IV daily for 5 days. It works by irreversibly binding to the H+/K+ ATPase pump and decreases acid transport in the stomach, suppressing gastric acid secretion. Indications are healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Therapeutic effects are diminished gastric acid accumulation while potential side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. Nursing considerations involve administration, monitoring, patient education

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    This document provides information on the drug Esomeprazole (Nexium) including the doctor's order, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, effects, and nursing considerations. The doctor's order is for Esomeprazole 80 mg IV daily for 5 days. It works by irreversibly binding to the H+/K+ ATPase pump and decreases acid transport in the stomach, suppressing gastric acid secretion. Indications are healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Therapeutic effects are diminished gastric acid accumulation while potential side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. Nursing considerations involve administration, monitoring, patient education

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    Esomeprazole

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    This document provides information on the drug Esomeprazole (Nexium) including the doctor's order, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, effects, and nursing considerations. The doctor's order is for Esomeprazole 80 mg IV daily for 5 days. It works by irreversibly binding to the H+/K+ ATPase pump and decreases acid transport in the stomach, suppressing gastric acid secretion. Indications are healing of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Therapeutic effects are diminished gastric acid accumulation while potential side effects include headache, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain. Nursing considerations involve administration, monitoring, patient education

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    Drug Doctor’s Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindications Effects Nursing Considerations

    Order

    Generic Dosage: binding irreversibly to healing of NSAID- Hypersensitivity to the Therapeutic Effects: Independent:
    Name: 80 mg IV the H+/K+ ATPase associated gastric drug Diminish accumulation of - Administer the medication for the full
    Esomeprazole ulcer disease  acid in the gastric lumen course of therapy
    decreases Hydrogen Use cautiously with - It can be administered with antacids
    transport in gastric patients who has Healing of duodenal ulcers - Do not administer the drug when using
    lumen severe hepatic warfarin, digoxin
    Brand Name: Frequency: impairment Side Effects: - Inspect the skin for rashes
    Nexium OD x 5 Suppress the secretion - Assess routinely for abdominal pain and
    days of gastric acid and Headache occult blood in stool
    alters gastric pH
    Diarrhea
    Patient teaching:
    Nausea - Advise patient to avoid alcohol and
    Abdominal pain products that can increase in GI irritation
    Constipation - Advise patient to report onset of
    Dry mouth abdominal pain or diarrhea
    - Advise patients to never take the
    drug 24HR for more than 14 days at a
    (methotrexate) time

      Dependent:
    - Discontinue the medication if
    Classification: Adverse Effects: hypersensitivity occurred as ordered.
    Proton-Pump Hives
    Inhibitors DOB Collaborative:
    - Coordinate with the laboratory
    Swelling of face, lips,
    technician for possible false test results
    Date ordered: tongue, or throat
    Bone fractures
    May 5, 2021  Severe diarrhea

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