Milabo, Shaun Jon and Loredo, Leslie BSN3A April 27, 2021

Drug Study

Name of Drug Dosage, Route and Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing
Frequency Action Responsibility

Generic Name: Dosage: It works as a Treatment of pain Do not administer Common side  Assess for
biological lubricant, in osteoarthritis of to patients with effects include: hypersensiti
Hyaluronate 25 mg/2.5 ml
reducing friction the knee, surgical known vity to
- Pain at the
between adjacent aid in the anterior hypersensitivity to hyaluronate
injection
tissues. It is present segment during hyaluronate preparations
Brand Name: Frequency: site
in high amounts in cataract extraction preparations. .
Hyalgan OD x 5 days joints and synovial and intraocular lens Swelling of the
Assess color of the
fluid (the fluid that implantation knee
skin, swelling,
fills the knee joint). Intra-articular
Rash redness and
Classification: Route: It is thought that injections are
pruritus. Assess
sodium hyaluronate contraindicated in Itching
Sodium hyaluronate Intra-articular injection site.
injection helps cases of present
Injection Headache
restore synovial infections or skin Interventions:
fluid, thereby diseases in the area Nausea
1. Monitor vital
reducing some of of the injection site
Vomiting signs.
the pain and to reduce the
discomfort potential for Upset stomach 2. Assess pain scale
associated with developing septic Diarrhea of the patient.
osteoarthritis arthritis.
Other reported side 3. Strict aseptic
effects include: administration
technique must be
Pain followed.
Fatigue 4. Inject
Increased blood subcutaneous
 pressure lidocaine or similar
local anesthetic
Fever
prior to injection of
Fall Hyalgan
Feeling sick 5. Educate client to
report immediately
Bruising
if he or she feels
any itchiness and
redness on the site
of injection.

Name of Drug Dosage, Route Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing
and Frequency Action Responsibility

Generic Name: Dosage: Binds with opioid Immediate-Release: Hypersensitivity to noisy breathing, Assessment:
Oxycodone 5 mg 1 tab receptors within Relief of acute or oxycodone. Acute shallow breathing, History:
CNS, causing chronic, moderate to or severe bronchial
breathing that stops Assess onset, type,
inhibition of severe pain (usually asthma,
during sleep (sleep location, duration
Brand Name: Frequency: ascending pain in combination with hypercarbia,
apnea), of pain. Effect of
pathway. nonopioid paralytic ileus
Oxycontin Q6H, PRN medication is
Therapeutic Effect: analgesics). (known or slow heart rate or weak
reduced if full pain
Alters perception Extended-Release: suspected), GI pulse,
recurs before next
Classification: Route: of and emotional Around-the clock obstruction,
light-headed feeling, dose. Obtain vital
response to pain. management of significant
Opioid agonist PO signs before giving
moderate to severe respiratory confusion,
Analgesic medication. If
pain when depression. unusual thoughts or respirations are
continuous analgesic behavior, 12/min or less
is needed.
seizure, (20/min or less in
children), withhold
nausea, medication, contact
vomiting, physician

loss of appetite, Physical:

dizziness, and Assess patient for

skin rash or
worsening tiredness or swelling as a sign
weakness, of allergic reaction.
Get medical help right Treatment may be
away, if you have any of discontinued if this
the symptoms listed occurs.
above. Assess weight, skin
The most common side color, lesions.
effects of OxyContin Assess pain scale.
include:
 drowsiness, Interventions:

 headache, 1. Palpate bladder

for urinary
 dizziness,
retention.
 tiredness,
2. Monitor daily
 constipation, pattern of bowel
activity,stool
 stomach pain,
consistency.
 nausea, and
3. Initiate deep
 vomiting breathing,
coughing exercises,
especially in
patients with
pulmonary
impairment.

4. Monitor pain
relief, respiratory
rate, mental status,
B/P, LOC.
Name of Drug Dosage, Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibility
Route and Action
Frequency
Generic Name: Dosage: Suppresses Anti-inflammatory or Hypersensitivity to Frequent: Assessment:
migration of immunosuppressant in methylprednisoloneAd Insomnia,
Methylprednisolone 8 mg 1 tab History:
polymorphonucl treatment of ministration of live or heartburn, anxiety,
ear leukocytes, hematologic, allergic, attenuated virus abdominal Question for
reverses inflammatory, vaccines, systemic distention, hypersensitivity to any
Brand Name: Frequency:
increased autoimmune, or fungal infection. Live diaphoresis, acne, of the corticosteroids,
Medrol Q8H capillary neoplastic disorders vaccines may cause mood swings, components. Check
permeability. serious problems (such increased appetite, results of initial tests
Used to treat to
Therapeutic as infection) if given facial flushing, GI (tuberculosis [TB] skin
Classification: Route: inflammatory
Effect: while you are using distress, delayed test, X-rays, EKG).
conditions such as
Adrenal PO Decreases this medication. Do wound healing, Question history of live
arthritis, lupus,
corticosteroid inflammation. not have increased vaccines.
psoriasis, ulcerative
immunizations/vaccin susceptibility to
colitis, allergic Physical:
ations/skin tests infection, diarrhea,
disorders, endocrine
without the consent of constipation. Obtain baselines for
disorders, and
your doctor. Avoid Occasional: height, weight, B/P,
conditions that affect
contact with people Headache, edema, serum glucose,
the skin, eyes, lungs,
who have recently tachycardia, electrolytes. Assess
stomach nervous
received live vaccines change in skin color of skin, lesions,
system or blood cells.
(such as flu vaccine color, frequent swelling, and edema.
inhaled through the urination, Assess for pruritus and
nose). depression. redness.

Rare: Psychosis, Interventions:

increased 1. Monitor intake and
bloodcoagulability output, daily weight.
, hallucinations.
2. Assess for edema.

3. Monitor daily pattern

of bowel activity, stool
consistency.

4. Check vital signs at

least twice daily.

5. Be alert for infection

(sore throat, fever,
vague symptoms).

6. Monitor serum
electrolytes, including
B/P, glucose.

7. Monitor for
hypocalcemia (muscle
twitching, cramps,
positive Trousseau’s or
Chvostek’s signs),
hypokalemia
(weakness, muscle
cramps, numbness,
tingling [esp. lower
extremities],
nausea/vomiting,
irritability, EKG
changes).