DRUG STUDY

Name of Student: Mary Kaye Silvestre Section and Group number:

Name of CI: Area of Exposure:

Dosage/
Name of Drug Frequency/Timin Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibilities
g/ Route

 Hypersensitivty to
omeprazole or its
 Short term components
treatment active  Clostridiumdifficile  Verify doctor’s order
Generic Name: Gastric Acid Pump duodenal ulcer; infection  Follow ten rights
Omeprazole inhibitor: suppresses first line therapy in  Inadequate Vitamin B12  Monitor for allergic
Dosage: 40 mg gastric acid secretion by treat of heartburn  low amount of reaction and vital signs
or symptoms of Diarrhea, nausea, fatigue,
specific inhibition of the magnesium in the blood  Administer antacids
Brand name: Route: gastroesophageal constipation, dizziness,
hydrogen potassium ATP  Liver Problems with omeprazole, if
Prilosec IV reflux disease. headache, dry mouth,
as enzyme system at the  Interstitial Nephritis needed
abdominal pain, acid, back
secretary surface of the  Subacute cutaneous  Assess GI system: bowel
Classification: pain, acid regurgitation
gastric parietal cells;  Long term lupus erythematosus sounds every 8hours,
Proton pump blocks the final step of  Systemic Lupus abdomen for pain and
treatment of
inhibitor (PPI) acid production Erythematosus swelling, appetite loss
pathologic
hypersecretory  Osteoporosis  Administer before meal
condition  Broken Bone
 CYP2C19 Poor
Metabolizer

Decreases fever by
Stimulation, drowsiness,  Check doctor’s order to
inhibiting the effects of
nausea, vomiting, abdominal verify it
pyrogens on the Temporary reduction of
Generic Name: pain, hepatotoxicity, hepatic  Verify patient’s identity
hypothalamus heat  Renal Insufficiency
Paracetamol fever, temporary relief seizure (overdose, Renal  Assess vital signs for
regulating centers & by a of minor aches and  Anemia
(Acetaminophen) failure (high, prolonged baseline date
Dosage: 5 ml hypothalamic action pains caused by  Hypersensitivity
doses), leucopenia,  Assess patient for
leading to sweating & common cold and  With allergy to
neutropenia, hemolytic allergies and conditions
Brand Name: vasodilatation. Relieves influenza, headache, acetaminophen.
Frequency: Q4 anemia (long term use) contraindicated with
Biogesic pain by inhibiting sore throat ,toothache,  Use cautiously with
thrombocytopenia, the drug.
prostaglandin synthesis backache impaired hepatic
Route: Oral pancytopenia, rash, urticaria,  Inform patient of the
Classification: at the CNS but does not function, chronic
hypersensitivity, cyanosis, usage of the drug, the
analgesic and have anti-inflammatory alcoholism, pregnancy,
Indicated for patient’s anemia, jaundice, CNS, prescribed dose, its
antipyretic action because of its lactation
fever stimulation, delirium followed contraindications as
minimal effect on
by vascular collapse, well as its possible side
peripheral prostaglandin
convulsions ,coma, death effects
synthesis.
  Check for doctors order
 Carefully read product
packaging to note
strength of solution,
dosage, and route of
administration
Used to relieve allergy  Remember to practice
symptoms, like the thee 10 rights of
Generic Name: medication
Cetirizine Dosage: 5 mg following: watery eyes, Drowsiness, fatigue, Tired
This medicine works by runny nose, sneezing, feeling, dizziness, dry mouth, administration
blocking certain natural itching, and hives sore throat, cough, nausea,  Inspect and assess
Brand Name: Frequency: At bed substance, like histamine Hypersensitive to drug or to constipation, headache allergy symptoms prior
Claritin time that the body makes hydrazine to and periodically
during allergic reaction Cetirizine HCL does not
throughout course of
(Siegal and Grubman) prevent hives or treat For Children:
Classification: Route: PO (Oral) therapy
serious allergic reaction Stomach pain and vomiting
Antihistamine  Auscultate lung sounds
like anaphylaxis (Siegal
 Instruct patient to
and Grubman 2020)
contact physician or
other healthcare
provider immediately if
dizziness, fainting, fast,
or irregular heartbeat
occurs, or if symptoms
persist