ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MEDICATION

STUDENT NAME:
MEDICATION: Codeine Sulfate
CATEGORY CLASS: Opioid

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Used for management of moderately

severe, acute pain
binds to mu-opioid receptors, which are involved in
the transmission of pain throughout the body and
central nervous system

Complications respiratory depression, sleep apnea, CNS Medication administration

depression, hypotension, increased ICP, seizure, bradycardia, GI
PO, IV, and liquid
pain, nausea, constipation

Contraindications/Precautions: asthma patients, patient on

MAOI’s, those in respiratory distress
Nursing Interventions

Educate patient of adverse effects

Educate not to take with alcohol

Monitor for respiratory depression

Interactions hypotensive meds, cyp2d6 substrate, and other
opioids

Client Education: This medication can

cause addiction and respiratory distress

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness the patient will display less Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
pain
Do not take with any other opioids

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