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Student Beverly Collins DRUG SHEET

Generic Drug Name: Hydrocodone bitartrate & Acetaminophen Brand Name: Vicodin Classification: Narcotic Agonist Analgesic Schedule III Patient & Family Education: Avoid hazardous activities until response to drug is known Alcohol or other CNS depressants may cause additive CNS depression Drink plenty of liquids Abuse potential is high, so do not take more than prescribed Do not take other medications containing acetaminophen without medical advice Do not self medicated for pain for more than 10 days in adults and 5 days in children Reference: Pearson pg 9-11, 751-752, 1666 Why is this client receiving this drug? Pertinent Pre/Post assessment findings Is this drug working? Substantiate your answer with data. Nursing Implications r/t Administration

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