VII.

DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING
dosage, route, ACTION OF THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
frequency) PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAME: > Inhibit the protein > Treatment for infections > Contraindicated with > CNS: tinnitus,
gentamicin sulfate synthesis in allergy to dizziness
susceptible bacteria aminoglycosides Patients with edema or
g(-). GI: nausea,vomiting, ascites may have lower
BRAND NAME: peak concentrations due
anorexia
Clindamycin to expanded extracellular
fluid volume
CLASSIFICATION:

anti-infective
Monitor renal for test,
DOSAGE: CBC, and serum drug
80mg level

ROUTE: avoid long term therapies

because of increase risk
IVTT of toxicities reduction in
dose mat be clinically
FREQUENCY: indicated.

q8h

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING
dosage, route, ACTION OF THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
frequency) PRECAUTIONS

Generic Name:
simvastatin
> resulting in a >trreatment for patient >contraindicated with >CNS: headache > take drug in the evening.
BRAND NAME: Zocor decrease in serum elevated total cholesterol allergy to simvastatin do not drink grapefruit juice
cholesterol serum. and LDL cholesterol. GI: flatulence, diarrhea, while using this drug.
CLASSIFICATION: abdominal pain, cramps,
antilipimedics constipation.

DOSAGE: 40mg report severe GI upset

changes in vision, unusual
ROUTE: PO bleeding or bruising, dark
urine or light colored stools,
fever, muscle pain or
FREQUENCY:OD. Q12 soreness.

> have periodic blood test.

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, ACTION THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES
frequency)

GENERIC NAME: inhibits synthesis of treatment for infections. contraindicated with GI: glossitis, check IV site carefully for
ampicillin sodium bacterial cell wall causing allergy to penicillins. gastritis,stomatitis, sore signs of thrombosis or
cell death. mouth, drug interaction
BRAND NAME: use cautiously with
principen renal failure. Hyper Sensitivity: administer oral drug on
rash, fever, wheezing an empty stomach, 1hr
CLASSIFICATION: before or 2hr after
antibiotic meals with a full glass
of water. do not give
DOSAGE:1gm with fruit juice or soft
drinks.
ROUTE:
IVTT
>take this drug around
FREQUENCY: the clock
q8h
take the full course of
therary; do not stop
taking this drug if you feel
better

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS NURSING
dosage, route, ACTION OF THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
frequency) PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAME: Enter the target cell >CNS: vertigo, you may experience these
prednisonone and binds to headache side effects: stomach
intracellular Treatment for > use cautiously with CV: shock upset or diarrhea
BRAND NAME: Winpred corticosteroid renal disease.
receptors, thereby
CLASSIFICATION: initiating many
corticosteroid complex reaction report when sign and
that are responsible contraindicated with symptoms worsens.
DOSAGE: 30g function its anti- infection(fungal
inflammatory and infections,amebiasis, Administer once a day
ROUTE:PO immunosuppressive before 9am to mimic
varicella)
effects. normal peak of
corticosteroid blood
FREQUENCY: 1tab pc levels.
breakfast (30g)
20g 1 tab pc lunch Increase dosage when
patient is subject to
stress.

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, ACTION THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
frequency) PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAME: inhibits the re absorption of treatment for edema contraindicated with allergy administer with food or milk
sodium and chloride from associated with CHF, to furosemide to prevent GI upset.
furosemide CNS: dzziness, vertigo,,
the ascending limb loop of cirrhosis and renal
paresthesia Give early in the day so
henle . diseases
BRAND NAME: that increaser urination will
apo-diuretics CV: orthostatic hypotension not disturb sleep

CLASSIFICATIOn: GI: nausea and vomiting, measure and record weight

loop diuretics anorexia, vomiting, oral and fluid changes.
gastric irritation Arrange for potassium rich
DOSAGE: diet or supplemental
20mg potassium as needed.s

FREQUENCY:
q8h

ROUTE: IVTT

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, frequency) THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAME: inhibits synthesis of treatment for UTI caused use cautiously with renal GI: nausea.vomiting, you may experience these
bacterial cell wall, causing by E.coli failure. diarrhea, anorexia, side effects: stomach upset
ceftriaxone sodium
cell death abdominal pain, flatulence or diarrhea
BRAND NAME:
rocephin HYPERSENSITIVITY: report when sign and
ranging from rash o fever symptoms worsens.
CLASSIFICATION:
antibiotic
Protect drug from light .
DOSAGE:2gm do not mix cetriaxone with
any othersssss
FREQUENCY: corticosteroid drug.
q24h

ROUTE: IVTT

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, frequency) THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
PRECAUTIONS

GENERICname
potassium chloride
contraction of cardiac, treatment for hypokalemia contraindicated to GI: nausea and vomiting, administer liquid form to
skeletal, smooth muscle, tartrazine(found in some diarrhea, abdominal any patient with delayed GI
CLASSIFICATION:
maintenance of normal preparations marketed as discomfort emptying.
electrolyte
renal function kaon-cl)
DOSAGE:1tab administer oral drug after
meals or with food and full
FREQUENCY: contraindicated with severe glass of water to decrease
t.i.d renal impairment GI upset.

caution patient not to chew

or crush tablets : have
patient swallow tablet
whole.

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, frequency) THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAme: Human albumin increases treatment for acute contraindicated in monitor BP; discontinue
albumin, human intravascular oncotic nephrosis: albumin 25% aid individuals hypersensitive infusion if hypotension
pressure and causes loop diuretic to control to trimethoprim and in hypersensitivity: occurs.
BRAND NAME: movement of fluids from edema those with documented fever, chills, changes in
normal serum albumin interstitial into intravascular megaloblastic anemia due blood pressure give to all blood groups, or
space to folate deficiency. types
CLASSIFICATION:
plasma protein stop infusion if headache ,
flushing, fever, changes in
BP occur; treat reaction
DOSAGE: with antihistamines
20% within 30min.
monitor patient clinical
response and adjust
infusion rate accordingly
FREQUENCY:

q12h

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, frequency) THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES
PRECAUTIONS

GENERIC NAME: Co-trimoxazole possesses For the treatment of initial Contraindicated with allergy Fever or chills; administer with food or milk
cotrimoxazole bactericidal effects against episodes of uncomplicated to cotrimoxazole -itching; to prevent GI upset
E coli, urinary tract infections -jointaches;
-loss of appetite;
-mouth sores;
-paleness;
- skin rash;

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 VII. DRUG STUDY
DRUG ORDER
(Generic name, brand
name, classification, MECHANISM OF ACTION INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NURSING
dosage, route, frequency) THE DRUG RESPONSIBILITIES/
PRECAUTIONS

competitively blocks the

GENERIC NAME: effects and retention of treatment for fluid retention. contraindicated with allergy GI: cramping, diarrhea, avoid giving doses early so
potassium to spirinolactone abdominal discomfort that increased doses not
spirinolactone
interfere with sleep.
BRAND NAME: causing loss of sodium and
aldactone water and retention of avoid giving food rich on
potassium. potassiuum
DOSAGE:25gm
adjunctive therapy in
ROUTE:oral edema associated with measure and record
CHF right(or weight to monitor
CLASSIFICATION: mobilization of edema
potassium-sparing diuretics formation)

weight yourself on a regular

basis; at the same time and
in the same clothing and
record weight, on your
calendar.

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