Gwynedd-Mercy University
Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing
Medication Tracking Sheet across the Curriculum
Major Drug Classification(s): ___________________________________________________________
Generic drug name: _______________________ Trade Name: _______________________________
Normal Dosage Range: ____________________ Routes of Administration: ______________________
Drug Action (how does it work?):________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Uses: ____________________________________________________________________________
Nursing Considerations (what do you need to know when giving this med):_______________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Side Effects: _______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
TO BE COMPLETED ON ALL MEDS WHETHER YOU ARE SCHEDULED TO GIVE THEM OR NOT.
You MUST document how you will assess medication effectiveness, even if the medication was not
given.
Date/
Client
initials
Reason for use with this patient
Drug dose, route of administration and frequency. Include
assessment/evaluation of drug effectiveness and side effects
observed.