Drug Study...
Drug Study...
Drug Study...
Prepared:
_______________________________
Student Nurse
Name of Patient: Inaligo, Nemecio Diagnosis: Occult G.I. Bleeding Date Ordered: ____________
DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Mechanism of Action Desired Effects Nursing Responsibilities Rationale
Generic Name: - Ranitidine - Inhibits the action of - Assess heart rate, ECG, and heart - Reporting balance problems
Ranitidine competitively and histamine at the H2 sounds, especially during exercise. and functional limitations to the
reversibly inhibits receptor site located Report any rhythm disturbances or physician, and caution the
Brand Name: histamine at H2- primarily in gastric symptoms of increased patient and family/caregivers
Entac Ampoule, Raxide receptors of the gastric parietal cells, arrhythmias, including palpitations, guards the patient against falls
parietal cells thereby resulting in inhibition chest discomfort, shortness of and trauma.
Classification: inhibiting gastric acid of gastric acid breath, fainting, and - Monitoring so, would help
Histamine2 (H2) secretion, gastric secretion. fatigue/weakness. document benefits of this drug
antagonist volume and reducing Therapeutic Effects: - Report signs of agranulocytosis in treating these disorders, and
hydrogen ion Healing and and neutropenia (fever, sore to the overall health of the
Dosage: concentration. prevention of ulcers. throat, mucosal lesions, signs of patient.
50mg SIVP Decreased infection, bruising), aplastic anemia - Monitoring other CNS
symptoms of (unusual fatigue, weakness), or symptoms such as confusion,
Frequency: gastroesophageal thrombocytopenia (bruising, hallucinations, headache, or
50 mg via slow IV inj as reflux. Decreased bleeding gums, nose bleeds). any excessive or prolonged
priming dose, followed secretion of gastric - Monitor signs of hypersensitivity CNS symptoms may require a
by 0.125-0.25 mg/kg/hr acid. reactions, including pulmonary reduction in dose.
via continuous infusion. symptoms (tightness in the throat
Substitute oral therapy or chest, wheezing, cough,
as soon as possible. dyspnea) or skin reactions (rash,
pruritus, urticaria).
Route: - Assess dizziness and drowsiness
SIVP – Slow that might affect gait, balance, and
Intravenous Push other functional activities Provide
concurrent antacid therapy to
relieve pain.
- Arrange for regular follow-up,
including blood tests, to evaluate
Prepared:
_______________________________
Student Nurse
Name of Patient: Inaligo, Nemecio Diagnosis: Occult G.I. Bleeding Date Ordered: ____________
DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Mechanism of Action Desired Effects Nursing Responsibilities Rationale
Generic Name: - Binds to the - Reduces - Monitor signs of thrombophlebitis - Notifying physicians of
Hydrocortisone glucocorticoid receptor inflammation by (lower extremity swelling, warmth, suspected thrombosis, may
leading to downstream suppressing the erythema, tenderness) and require immediate objective
Brand Name: effects such as migration of thromboembolism (shortness of tests (Doppler ultrasound, lung
Solu-Cortef, Cortizan, inhibition of polymorphonuclear breath, chest pain, cough, bloody scan, others)
Hydrovex, Pharmacort phospholipase A2, NF- leukocytes and sputum). - Reporting persistent or
etc. kappa B, other reversing the - Monitor and report signs of peptic increased musculoskeletal pain
inflammatory increased capillary ulcer, including heartburn, nausea, helps to determine presence of
Classification: transcription factors, permeability. vomiting blood, tarry stools, and bone or joint pathology (aseptic
Anti-Inflammatory and the promotion of Topically, it has anti- loss of appetite. necrosis, fracture).
Glucocorticoids / anti-inflammatory inflammatory, anti- - Monitor signs of hypersensitivity
Corticosteroids genes. pruritic, and reactions or anaphylaxis, including
Dosage: vasoconstrictive pulmonary symptoms (tightness in
50mg SIVP effects. the throat and chest, wheezing,
cough, dyspnea) or skin reactions
Frequency: (rash, pruritus, urticaria)
100mg IV bolus given - Assess any muscle or joint pain.
immediately, followed by - Measure blood pressure
25-75mg IV q. 6hrs or periodically and compare to normal
200mg/24 hours as a values
continuous IV infusion - Monitor personality changes,
for the first 24 hours. including depression, euphoria,
restlessness, hallucinations,
Route:
SIVP – Slow
Intravenous Push
Prepared:
_______________________________
Name of Patient: Inaligo, Nemecio Diagnosis: Occult G.I. Bleeding Date Ordered: ____________
DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Mechanism of Action Desired Effects Nursing Responsibilities Rationale
Generic Name: - Following intravenous - Treat iron deficiency - Monitor hypersensitivity reactions, - Lab monitoring of the following
Iron Sucrose administration, iron anemia (not enough including anaphylactic shock, loss parameters: transferrin
sucrose is dissociated iron in the blood) in of consciousness, collapse, saturation, serum ferritin
Brand Name: into iron and sucrose patients. Due to less hypotension, dyspnea, and concentrations, hemoglobin,
Biorose, Encifer, FeMax, and the iron is side effects than iron seizure. and hematocrit could be helpful
Feron, Sucrofer transported as a dextran, iron sucrose - Check the presence of allergic to avoid iron overload.
complex with is more preferred in symptoms including: rash; hives; - Continuous monitoring allow
Classification: transferrin to target chronic kidney itching; difficulty breathing; health teams to track key
Vitamins & Minerals / cells including disease patients. tightness in the chest; swelling of patient vitals including heart
Anti-anemic erythroid precursor the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; rate, respiratory rate, and
cells. The iron is then unusual hoarseness); burning or movement in real time,
Dosage: incorporated into pain at the injection site providing a complete picture of
200mg q. 4hrs hemoglobin as the patient health.
cells mature into red
blood cells.
Frequency:
PNSS 200cc 200mg q.
4hrs
Route:
IVP