Medication Card
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Drug Specific Info
Drug Name
Drug Class
Indications
Action / desired effect
Contra-indications
Critical side effects
Safe dose
Client/Resident
Specific Info
Why is the client taking
this medication?
What side effects have
been experienced by the
client?
Client/Resident AND
Drug Specific Info
What is important to
know about this client in
relation to this
medication?
What are the nursing
actions related to this
medication?
What does the client
need to know about this
medication?