NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

DOPamine Revimine, Inotripics, 10 mcg PO Daily
Intropin vasopressors,
adrenergics
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
Up to 10 min 1-2 min <10 min 0.5-3 mcg/kg/min

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Stimulate dopaminergic receptors, producing renal vasodilation. Tachyarrhythmias, Pheochromocytoma, Hypersensitivy to
Stimulate dopaminergic and beta1-adrenergic receptors, producing bisulfites.
cardiac stimulation and renal vasodilation. Does greater than
Common side effects
10mcg/kg/min stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors and mau cause
Arrhythmias, hypotension
renal vasoconstriction. Increased cardiac output, increased BP,
improved renal blood flow.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask
patient specifically)
Some antidepressants result in severe hypertension.
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Inform nurse if any CP, dyspnea, numbness, tingling or burning of
extremities.

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving
Monitor BP, heart rate, pulse pressure, ECG Decrease in urine output, excessive Increase in BP, peripheral
hypertension circulation and urine output.