MCN Form 014

Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Nursing

DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification and Indication Contraindication Side Nursing Monitoring

Mechanism of Actions Effects/Adverse Responsibilities Parameters
Reaction
Brand Name: Potassium supplements For use as an Contraindicated to IV infusion  Observe for signs  Renal function
Klor-Con electrolyte patients who have:  Hypersensitivity of electrolyte test
It is a supplemental replenisher and in the  Hyperkalemia reactions imbalance  IV infusion rate
potassium in the form of treatment  Confusion and  Cardiac output
of  Predisposing (anaphylaxis and
Generic Name: irritability.  ECG
high potassium food or hypokalemia. conditions for chills)  Diarrhea or  Electrolyte levels
Potassium Chloride potassium chloride that hyperkalemia constipation.
may be able to restore Electrolyte  Acute Cardiovascular  Fatigue.
normal potassium replenisher – it helps dehydration  Arrhythmia  Headaches.
Dosage: levels. the patient rehydrate  Cardiac arrest  Irregular or
 Extensive
10 mL fast heart rate
burns or tissue
Gastrointestinal (arrhythmia).
injury  Muscle
disorder
Route:  Renal failure cramps,
 Nausea
 Heat cramps muscle
IV (Intravenously)  Vomiting
spasms or
 Abdominal pain or weakness.
discomfort  Nausea and
Frequency:  Diarrhea vomiting.
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 Gastrointestinal  Numbness or
hemorrhage tingling in
 Ulceration – limbs, fingers,
and toes.
formation of ulcer
 Perforation – hole  Monitor ECG
levels
through wall of an
 Notify physician if
organ adverse effects
develops
Metabolism and  Ask patient to
Nutrition disorder report discomfort
 Hypovolemia – at IV insertion site
loss of fluid (blood  Monitor serum
potassium
or water)
concentration
 Hyperkalemia