UNIVERSITY OF CEBU - BANILAD

College of Nursing

DRUGSTUDY
Patient: Age: Hospital No.: Room No.:
Impression/Diagnosis: Attending Physicians:
Allergy to:

Generic/BrandName & Dose, Strength Indications/Mechanisms of Adverse/Side Effects

Nursing Responsibilities Rationale Client Teaching
Classification &Formulation Drug Action Drug Interaction

Generic: Ordered: Indications: Adverse/Side Effects: Before: · Inform the patient about the
10 mg orally Relief of symptoms Common side effects include · Assess the patient’s medical history, -To ensure safe and effective use of medication’s intended use,
Cetirizine once daily associated with drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth. including any allergies, liver or kidney cetirizine while minimizing the risk of dosage, potential side effects, and
seasonal allergies. Rarely, more serious side effects such disease, and pregnancy status. adverse effects and drug interactions. any necessary precautions or
as seizures and liver damage have · Educate the patient on the correct dose -To promote optimal symptom relief while restrictions during treatment.
Brand: Timing: been reported. and timing of cetirizine based on their minimizing side effects such as
Zyrtec Once daily, 1 age and indication for use. drowsiness.
-The nurse should also educate the patient · Encourage the patient to
hour before report any adverse effects to
or 2 hours Drug Interaction: on the potential for drowsiness and fatigue
Cetirizine should be used with caution and advise them to avoid driving or their healthcare provider
after a meal immediately.
in individuals taking ACE inhibitors, operating heavy machinery until they
Mechanism of Action:
narcotics, corticosteroids, pressor know how the medication affects them.
Classification: Duration:
mines, as these medications may -The nurse should assess the patient's level
Antihistamine Use for a few Blocks the effects of
interact with cetirizine and increase of alertness and cognitive function before
weeks during histamine, a chemical
the risk of side effects.. and after administering cetirizine to ensure
allergy released by the body
that they are not excessively drowsy or
season during an allergic
confused.
reaction, which helps
During:
to alleviate symptoms
Other forms: · Monitor the patient for any adverse -To promote patient safety and prevent
such as sneezing,
effects and advise them to avoid driving falls, accidents, or other adverse events
itching, and runny
or operating heavy machinery if related to impaired cognition.
nose.
drowsiness occurs. -It allows for optimal therapeutic benefits
· The nurse should also monitor for any from cetirizine and reduces the risk of
adverse reactions and report them to the relapse or recurrence of symptoms.
healthcare provider immediately.

After:
· Instruct the patient to contact their -It helps them to manage their symptoms
healthcare provider if symptoms persist more effectively and reduces the risk of
or worsen. exacerbating their allergies.
· The nurse should also provide -To help the patient understand their
resources for ongoing allergy options for managing their allergies more
management and prevention strategies. effectively and reduces their dependence
•Encouraging the patient to continue on medication.
avoiding allergen exposure as much as
possible.
• Providing information about allergy
management strategies.

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