DAVAO DOCTORS COLLEGE CRITERIA:

General Malvar St.,DavaoCity

Nursing Program
DRUG STUDY
 Content and organization 40%
Analysis 40%
Neatness and promptness 10%
Reference 10%
TOTAL 100%

Name of Patient: J. N Date of Admission: Room:

Age: Sex: _ M Civil Status: Married Attending Physician:

CLASSIFICATION / NURSING
DRUG NAME INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE
MECHANISM OF EFFECTS RESPONSIBILITY
ACTION
BRAND NAME: Diuretic Counteract potassium loss CNS: dizziness,  Monitor intake and output
Potassium-sparing diuretic, caused by other diuretics. Hypersensitivity; clumsiness, headache
Hyperkalemia; Anuria; Acute CV: arrhythmias ratios and daily weight
Spironolactone Aldosterone antagonist Used with other agents
Renal Insufficiency; during therapy.
(thiazides) to treat edema or GU: erectile dysfunction
GENERIC: Inhibition of sodium hypertension. Primary Significant Renal dysfunction ENDO: breast
reabsorption in the kidney hyperaldosteronism Used Cautiously in: Hepatic tenderness,  Monitor response of signs
Aldactone while saving potassium and (spironolactone only). dysfunction; Geri: Presence gynecomastia, irregular and symptoms of
hydrogen ions(spironolactone menses, voice deepening
of age-related renal hypokalemia (weakness,
DOSAGE: achieves this effect by F and E: hyperkalemia,
dysfunction may lead to
antagonizing aldosterone hyponatremia fatigue, arrhythmias,
25mg/TAB OD increase risk of
receptors). polyuria, and polydipsia).
hyperkalemia; Diabetes
Management of CHF Hemat: agrunulocytosis Assess patient frequently
ROUTE: (increase risk of
Weak diuretic and
Oral hyperkalemia); Concurrent for development of
antihypertensive response
use of potassium supplements MS: muscle cramps hyperkalemia (fatigue,
when compared with other
or potassium-containing salt paresthesia, confusion,
diuretics. Conservation of MISC: allergic reaction
substitutes;OB, lactation,
potassium. dyspnea, and cardiac
Pedi: Safety not established.
arrhythmias). Patients who
have diabetes mellitus or
kidney disease and
geriatric patients are at
increased risk of
REFERENCES: developing these
DRUG HANDBOOK (2020)
symptoms. Instruct the
patient to notify health
care professional of
medication regimen before
treatment or surgery.
 Advise the patient to
 notify health care
professional if muscle
weakness or cramps;
fatigue or severe nausea,
vomiting, or diarrhea
occurs.
 Emphasize the need of
follow-up exams to
monitor progress.

JERREMY LUQUE
Name of Student
BBN/DTS/2020