Name: Abigael P.

Cunanan Group: N42-VI

Date: 10-10-22 CI: Mrs. Myrna de Chavez Fesalboni, RN

DRUG STUDY
PATIENT S
Date of Name of Drug; Classification Mechanism of Indication Side effects Nursing Responsibilities
Order Dosage, Route, Action
Frequency

10-10-22 Brand: Analgesic and Paracetamol exhibits For the reduction of • Bleeding • Check that the patient is
Naprex Antipyretic analgesic and fever. For the • Bluish or not taking any other
antipyretic activity temporary relief of purple- medication containing
Generic: by inhibiting minor aches and colored paracetamol.
Paracetamol prostaglandin pains including patches • Monitor for S&S of:
synthesis. It headache, that hepatotoxicity, even with
Dosage: produces analgesia toothache, appear on moderate acetaminophen
300mg by elevating the pain muscular ache, the skin doses, especially in
threshold and backache, and (bruising) individuals with poor
Route: antipyresis through aches and pains • Breathing nutrition or who have
IV its action on the associated with flu. problems ingested alcohol over
hypothalamic heat- Injection: High • Itching prolonged periods;
Frequency: Q4h regulating center. grade fever in • Mouth poisoning, usually from
patients who cannot ulcers accidental ingestion or
tolerate oral • Skin rash suicide attempts;
medications. potential abuse from
• Swelling
of face psychological
• Swelling dependence (withdrawal
of the has been associated with
lips restless and excited
responses).
• Throat
swelling • Make sure patients are
• Tongue aware they must not
exceed the
swelling
recommended dose.
• Immediate medical
advice should be sought
in the event of an
overdose, even if
patients feel well,
because of the risk of
delayed, serious liver
damage.
10- -22 Brand: Crystalloid Sodium and chloride This intravenous • Fever • Before infusion, assess
Normal Saline Fluid — major electrolytes solution is indicated • Injection site the patient’s vital signs,
of the fluid for use in adults and swelling edema status, lung
Generic: compartment pediatric patients as • Redness sounds, and heart
Sodium chloride outside of cells (i.e., a source of • Infection. sounds. Continue
injection extracellular) — electrolytes and monitoring during and
work together to water for hydration. after the infusion.
Dosage: control extracellular Also, designed for • Look for signs of
1L @ 20gtts/min volume and blood use as a diluent and hypervolemia such as
pressure. delivery system for hypertension, bounding
Route: Disturbances in intermittent pulse, pulmonary
IV sodium intravenous crackles, dyspnea,
concentrations in the administration of shortness of breath,
Frequency: TF extracellular fluid compatible drug peripheral edema,
are associated with additives. jugular venous
disorders of water distention, and extra
balance. heart sounds.
• Look for signs that
indicate continued
hypovolemia such as,
decreased urine output,
poor skin turgor,
tachycardia, weak pulse,
and hypotension.
• Elevate the head of the
bed at 35 to 45 degrees.
Unless contraindicated,
position the client in
semi-Fowler’s position.
• If edema is present,
elevate the legs of the
patient to promote
venous return.
• Teach patients and
families to recognize
signs and symptoms of
fluid volume overload.
Instruct patients to notify
their nurse if they have
trouble breathing or
notice any swelling.