DRUG STUDY

DRUG ORDER NURSING

(Generic name, brand MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES/
name, classification, dosage, ACTION THE DRUG PRECAUTIONS
route, frequency)
works by inhibiting Used to treat/prevent  Hypersensitivity  Hypersensitivity Assessment:
Generic name: bacterial cell wall bacterial infection reaction  Assess the patient's
ceftriaxone synthesis, leading to  Nausea and vomiting medical history,
Brand name: Rocephin bacterial cell death.  Diarrhea including allergies
Classification:
Antibiotics Interventions/Evaluation:
Dosage: 1 gram  Monitor the patient for
Route: iv signs of allergic
Frequency: q12h (8am, 8pm) reactions or adverse
effects during and
after medication
administration,
including vital signs
and changes in clinical
status.
 Ensure adequate
hydration and renal
function in patients
receiving ceftriaxone
to prevent renal
toxicity.


Patient/Family Teaching:

 Instruct family
member to report any
side effects.
 DRUG ORDER NURSING
(Generic name, brand MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES/
name, classification, dosage, ACTION THE DRUG PRECAUTIONS
route, frequency)
inhibition of  For mild to  Severe hepatic  Tachycardia Assessment:
Generic name: prostaglandin synthesis moderate pain impairment  Nausea  Assess the patient's
paracetamol in the CNS and to a  Vomiting current pain level and
Brand name: lesser extent, through  Rash vital signs.
Classification: peripheral blockage of Interventions/Evaluation:
Analgesic/Antipyretic pain-impulse generation  Administer the
Dosage: 600 gram appropriate dosage of
Route: IV paracetamol according
Frequency: q6h (6am, 12pm, to the prescribed
6pm, 12am) regimen.
 Monitor the patient for
any adverse reactions
or side effects, such as
allergic reactions.
 Assess the patient's
response to
paracetamol therapy,
including changes in
pain level.

Patient/Family Teaching:
 Educate the patient
and family members
about the purpose of
paracetamol
 DRUG ORDER NURSING
(Generic name, brand MECHANISM OF INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS ADVERSE EFFECTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES/
name, classification, dosage, ACTION THE DRUG PRECAUTIONS
route, frequency)
Inhibits cell wall Used to treat/prevent  Hypersensitivity  Nausea Assessment:
Generic name: synthesi during bacterial bacterial infection  vomiting  Assess the patient's
Ampicillin + sulbactam multiplication.  Diarrhea medical history,
Brand name: Unasyn  Rash including any allergies
Classification: to penicillin or
Antibiotics cephalosporin
Dosage: 1.5 gram antibiotics.
Route: IV Interventions/Evaluation:
Frequency: q6h (6am, 12pm,  Monitor the patient for
6pm, 12am) any signs of allergic
reactions.
 Monitor the patient's
response to ampicillin-
sulbactam therapy.
 Monitor for any
adverse effects

Patient/Family Teaching:

 Educate the patient

and family members
about the purpose of
ampicillin-sulbactam
therapy.
 Emphasize the
importance of good
hand hygiene and
infection control
practices to prevent
the spread of infection.

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