NAME DRUG ACTION SIDE EFFECT CONTRAINDICATION NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Name Mechanism of Nausea/vomiting Contraindicated in patients Check the doctor’s order
Hydralazine Action Tachycardia hypersensitive to drug.
Brand Name Acts directly on Edema Contraindicated in those with
Apresoline vascular smooth Angina coronary artery disease or R: to prevent possible errors in
muscle to cause Rush mitral vavular rheumatic heart
administering medication to the
Classification vasodilation and Dizziness disease.
Antihypertensive drop of blood Use cautiously in patients with patient
pressure. suspected cardiac disease,
Does not inhibit stroke, or severe renal
cardiovascular impairment and in those taking Observe 12 rights in drug
reflexes and other antihypertensive.
administration
tachycardia. Overdose S&S: hypotension,
Renin release will tachycardia, headache
occur flushing.
R: to prevent error and for proper flow
Indication SPECIAL PRECAUTION
Hydralazine is used Call your doctor right away if of nursing care
to treat high blood you have itching; hives;
pressure. It works by hoarseness; shortness of
relaxing the blood breath; trouble breathing; Establish rapport
ADVERSE EFFECT
vessels so that trouble swallowing; or any
blood can flow more swelling of your hands, face,
easily through the GI: or mouth after you receive this R: to minimize the patient’s anxiety
body. pseudomembranous medicine. Ceftriaxone may
colitis, diarrhea. and promote cooperation
cause diarrhea, and in some
Hematologic: cases it can be severe.
eosinophilia,
thrombocytosis, AssessA vital signs
DRUG INTERACTION
leukopenia. Aminoglycosides: May
Skin:pain, increase nephrotoxicity and
induration,tenderness R: for safety and early detection of
cause synergistic effect
at injection site, rash. against some strains of adverse reactions
Enterobacteriaceae species.
Other: hypersentivity Monitor theraphy.
reactions, serum Probenecid: May increase Educate the patient about the
sickness ceftriaxone concentration.
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 anaphylaxis. medication

R: to actively participate in their

healthcare and promotes medication
adherence.

Administer the medication as

prescribed

R: to prevent error in administering

the medication

Monitor the patient's response to the

medication

R: to determine the effectiveness of

the medication.

Monitor for adverse effects

R: to alert the physician to avoid any

other complications

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 Collaborate with other healthcare
team members

R: to ensure safe and effective

management of magnesium sulfate
therapy.

Document the administration of the

medication

R: for continuity of care and legal

purposes

NOTRE DAME OF TACURONG COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Lapu-Lapu St., Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Telephone No. : (064) 200-3631 Fax No. : (064) 200-4131

DRUG STUDY
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Name of Patient: Ms.Pre-clamp
Diagnosis: G1P0 pregnancy 38wks AOG Cephalic in Labor Preeclampsia severe elderly Primigravida.

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