St. Michael’s College
College of Nursing
Iligan City
DRUG STUDY FORM
Name of Patient: _________________________________________
Date/Shift: ___________________________________________
Area: ________________________________________________
DRUG ID:
•
Generic/Brand name
•
Classification/Subclassification
•
Dosage range
•
Client dosage
•
Frequency/Route
Generic/Brand name
•
Pantoprazole/Protonix
Classification/Subclassification
•
Proton Pump Inhibitor
(IPP)
Dosage range
•
20-40mg
Client dosage
•
Pantoprazole works by
reducing the amount of
acid
made
in
the
stomach. It blocks a
special pump in the
stomach lining (called
the proton pump) that
produces acid.
ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Side Effects
• Headache
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
Adverse Effects
•
•
Hypomagnesemia
Vitamin B12
deficiency
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Indications:
• Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD)
• Erosive esophagitis •
Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Stress ulcer
prophylaxis (in critical
care)
40mg
Frequency/Route
•
MECHANISM
OF ACTION
(Own interpretation/words)
(Q12)/IVTT
Contraindications:
• Hypersensitivity to
pantoprazole or other
PPIs
CLIENT’S RESPONSE/
DESIRED ACTION
Client’s Response
• Relief from heartburn
or acid reflux
• Less stomach pain or
discomfort
• Healing of stomach
ulcers or damaged
esophagus
• No signs of acidrelated issues like sour
taste, chest pain, or
bloating
• Able to eat and sleep
better without acid
symptoms
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
(what need to assess to
administer safely & pertinent
teaching specific to client’s meds)
Use AIM H format
A – Assessment:
Assess the patient vital signs
• Assess for abdominal pain,
heartburn, or signs of GI
bleeding (e.g., black stools,
vomiting blood)
• Monitor bowel movements
(diarrhea or constipation) • IImplementation:
• Give before meals, usually
in the morning
• Do not crush or chew the
tablet
M – Monitoring:
• Monitor effectiveness:
decreased heartburn or
gastric pain
• Watch for side effects like
headache, rash, or diarrhea
H – Health Teaching:
• Teach the patient to take
the drug before meals
• Explain that relief may take a
few days
DRUG ID:
•
Generic/Brand name
•
Classification/Subclassification
•
Dosage range
•
Client dosage
•
Frequency/Route
Generic/Brand name
•
Tramadol/Ultram,Conzip
Classification/Subclassification
•
Opioid Analgesic
Dosage range
•
50-100mg
Client dosage
•
50mg
Frequency/Route
•
Q8/IVTT
MECHANISM
OF ACTION
(Own interpretation/words)
ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Tramadol blocks pain Side effects:
messages in the brain so • Dry mouth
you feel less pain. It also • Weakness
increases certain brain • Vomiting
chemicals (serotonin and
Adverse effects:
norepinephrine)
that • Seizures
help the body handle • Dizziness
pain better.
• Headache
• Sweating
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Indications :
• Moderate to moderately
severe pain
• Chronic pain conditions(
arthritis, back pain)
Contraindications:
• Allergy to tramadol
• Severe asthma or
breathing problems
• Recent use of alcohol,
sedatives, or other opioids
• History of seizures
CLIENT’S RESPONSE/
DESIRED ACTION
Clients Response
The patient might
experience significant pain
relief, leading to improved
comfort, mobility, and
quality of life.
Desired Action:
• Client wants relief from
cancer-related pain.
• Client wants to stay
comfortable and do daily
activities.
• Client agrees to take
tramadol as prescribed to
manage prostate cancer
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
(what need to assess to
administer safely & pertinent
teaching specific to client’s meds)
Use AIM H format
A – Assessment:
• Assess pain level
before and after giving
the drug
• Check respiratory rate
and level of
consciousness
I – Implementation:
• Use lowest effective
dose
• Ensure safety
measures to prevent
falls (due to dizziness)
M – Monitoring:
• Monitor for pain relief
pain.
• Watch for signs of
respiratory depression or
sedation
H – Health Teaching:
• Teach patient to avoid
alcohol or other
sedatives
• Explain how and when
to take the drug
DRUG ID:
•
Generic/Brand name
•
Classification/Subclassification
•
Dosage range
•
Client dosage
•
Frequency/Route
Generic/Brand name
•
Paracetamol
ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
CLIENT’S RESPONSE/
DESIRED ACTION
Paracetamol helps to Side effects:
lower fever and alleviate • Decreasing of fever
pain.
• Relief pain
Indications:
• Relief from pain
• For reduction of fever
Client Response:
• After taking
paracetamol , patients
fever decrease.
MECHANISM
OF ACTION
(Own interpretation/words)
Classification/Subclassification
•
Analgesic/antipyretic
Dosage range
•
500mg-1000mg
Client Dosage
• 500mg
Frequency/Route
•
PRN/PO
Adverse effects:
• Nausea,
Epatotoxicity,Ras h
Contraindications:
• Allergy
• Liver disease
• Alcohol consumption
Desired Action:
• To reduce fever and
alleviate mild to
moderate pain such as
headache.
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
(what need to assess to
administer safely & pertinent
teaching specific to client’s meds)
Use AIM H format
Assessment:
• Assess the patient vital
Sign
. • Assess for allergy. of
medications.
Intervention:
• Note the medication,
including the dosage, route
and time.
• Assessing the
effectiveness of the
medications.
Monitoring:
• Monitoring the patient for
any adverse reactions or
side effects.
Health teacher:
• Instruct the patient the
uses of the medication, and
the possible side effects.