Name of Drug Mode of Action Route and Indications Contraindications Side Effect Adverse Reaction Nursing Responsibilities

Dosage
Generic Name: Bactericidal: Actual: For treatment of  Contraindicate  Mucus rush  Severe  Assess any history of
Cefuroxime Inhibits synthesis 750mg q8⁰ ANST many different d with allergy  Rash diarrhea allergy with this drug.
of bacterial cell types of bacterial cephalosporin  Difficulty in  Bleeding  Culture infection, and
wall, causing cell infections such as or penicillins. breathing  Lethargy arrange for sensitivity
Brand Name: death Ideal: PO: 250mg bronchitis,  Use cautiously  Unusual  Anorexia tests before and
Ceftin BID 7-10 days or sinusitis, with renal tiredness  Decreased during therapy if
tonsillitis, ear failure,  Fatigue platelets expected response is
Classification: IV: 750mg BID infection, skin lactation,  Itching or Hct not seen.
 Antibiotic infections, pregnancy. irritation  Give oral drug with
 Cephalospori gonorrhea, and food to decrease GI
n urinary tract upset and enhance
infection. absorption.
 Have vit. K available
in case
hypoprothrombinemia
occurs.
 Instruct the pt to
report any
unusualities.
 Instruct pt to avoid
alcohol while taking
this drug and for 3
days after because
severe reactions often
occur.
 Monitor VS
 Explain the side
effects of the drug
 Health teachings for
the pt

Generic name: Anti- Maximum Mefenamic acid Contraindicated with  Nausea CNS: headache, Before:
Mefenamic Acid inflammatory; dosage: 500mg is given to hypersensitivity to  Tiredness dizziness, insomnia > Check doctor’s order
analgesic, and patient for relief mefenamic acid, aspirin  Itching Dermatologic: rash, > Assess pain score
Trade name: antipyretic of acute to allergy, and as  yellowing of pruritus, sweating > Assess for history of allergies
Ponstel activities related Minimum moderately treatment of your skin or to NSAIDs
to inhibition of dosage: 150mg severe pain perioperative pain with whites or GI: nausea, GI pain, > Educate patient regarding
Classification: prostaglandin Route: PO coronary artery bypass your eyes diarrhea, desired and adverse effects
 Analgesic synthesis;  pain in your constipation > Educate patient that
 Antipyretic upper prolonged use of drug may
stomach GU: dysuria, renal damage liver
 flu-like impairment
symptoms, During:
such as Hematologic: > Give drug with food, milk or
fever, chills, bleeding, platelet antacids
and body inhibition with > Do not increase or double
aches higher doses, the dose, follow exactly as
neutropenia prescribed and indicated
> Administer drug with full
Respiratory: glass of water
dyspnea, > Do not break, chew or crush
hemoptysis, capsule and tablet
pharyngitis > Do not administer with
anticoagulants and other drug
that causes GI upset

After:
> Document accordingly
> Monitor for adverse effects
> Instruct discontinuation of
medication if adverse effect
occurs
> Symptomatic management
for Non serious side effects
> Assess for occurrence of GI
ulcers after taking