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Name of Student: Ashknee Khainna A. Alejo Course/Year/Section: BSN 2B Subject: NCM 2144/ Pharmacology Date: 09-23- 2020 Promptness: 5% ____
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DRUG STUDY FORM

Drug Name Classification Mechanism of Action Side Effects/ Nursing Responsibilities/

Adverse Effects Patient and Family Health Teachings

Generic Name Pharmacotherapeutic Inhibits hydrogen-potassium SE: 1. Perform a physical examination prior to the therapy
Omeprazole Class: adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ (Frequent) Headache (Occasional) R: To establish baseline data and to evaluate for the
Benzimidazole ATP pump), an enzyme on the Diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea effectiveness and presence of adverse effects of the
surface of gastric parietal cells which (Rare) Dizziness, asthenia, medication.
Clinical Class: results in suppression of gastric basal vomiting, constipation, upper
Brand Name and acid secretion.
Proton pump inhibitor respiratory tract infection, back 2. Assess for presence of liver disease in patients.
Apo-Omeprazole
pain, rash, cough. R: The metabolism of omeprazole is decreased in patients
Losec with hepatic impairment.
PriLOSEC
AE:
Pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity, 3. Assess for history of allergy to a proton pump inhibitor
interstitial nephritis may also occur R: To reduce the risk of hypersensitivity reactions
rarely.
4. Administer omeprazole before breakfast and ensure that the
patient does not chew, or crush capsules.
R: Omeprazole capsules should be swallowed whole to
ensure the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug.

5. Assess for current status of pregnancy or lactation

R: Omeprazole may cause adverse effects on the fetus or
nursing baby.
 Drawing/ Picture Indication Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics
6. Monitor the patient’s bowel movement
R: To formulate an appropriate bowel program as needed.
Oral Absorption PO
It is indicated for patients It is rapidly absorbed from the GI tract Onset: 2 hrs
7. Assess the neurological status of the patient, including level of
with esophagitis or following oral intake. Peak: 5 days
orientation, affect and reflexes.
duodenal ulcer. Duration: 1-5 days
R: To evaluate for the effects of the drug in CNS.
Distribution
PB: 95%
8. Evaluate for improvements in gastritis, heartburn, and other GI
symptoms.
Metabolism
R: To help determine if drug therapy is successful.
t ½: 0.5-1 hr

9. Provide comprehensive medical information, including the

Excretion
name of the medication, prescription dose, signs and
It is excreted through urine
symptoms of potential adverse reactions and interventions to
reduce or avoid them.
R: To enhance patient knowledge about his/her medication

10. Arrange for medical follow-up if symptoms are not resolved

after 4 to 8 weeks of therapy
R: To assess for serious underlying conditions that might be
causing the symptoms.
References:
Kee, MS, RN, Hayes, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC; McCuistion PhD, RN, CNS . (2015.). Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Action (8th ed.).
Kizior, R., BS, RPh, & Hodgson, K., RN, BSN, CCRN. (2019). Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2019. Elsevier.
Lilley, RN, PhD, Collins,PharmD & Snyder , MSN, RN-BC. (2007). PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS (7th ed.). Elsevier Mosby.