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NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets Generic Trade Name Name Magnesium Milk of hydroxide Magnesia MOM Peak Onset Unknown 3-6 hours

Classification

Dose 30 mL

Laxative Duration Unknown

Route

Time/frequency

PO

Now

For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions N/A

Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Use for constipation. MOM works by drawing water into the lumen and causing peristalsis, it is osmotically active in the GI tract.

Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypermagnesemia. Hypocalcemia. Anuria. Heart block

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) Laxatives interact with other laxatives

Lab value alterations caused by medicine Magnesium Levels

Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Assess for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds and normal bowel patterns. Asses color consistency and amount of stool produced

Common side effects GI: Diarrhea. Derm: flushing, Sweating

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Laxatives should be used only for short-term therapy. Encourage patient to increase bulk in the diet and fluid intake and mobility. Notify health care professional if unrelieved constipation, rectal bleeding, or symptoms of electrolyte imbalance occur. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving med? Relief of gastric pain and Loose stool or diarrhea, if patient irritation, passage of soft develops hypermagnesemia, formed bowel movements, hypocalcemia, anuria, heart block or prevention and treatment if the patient develops rectal bleeding of magnesium deficiency.