Question

Medication Dose, Route Frequency Classification Nursing implications pose/ Mechanism fcant Side Effects ndverse Reactions of Action I AIYDROCODONE ACETAMINOPHEN -(NORD) LOSARTAN K COZAAR) ICLOPIDOGROL CPLAVIX) TAB 750g

Answer 1

No 1.

Hydrocodone and acetaminophen(Paracetamol)

7.5mg/325mg or 10mg/325mg

Dose, route, and frequency - It is available as a form of tablet and infusion from. The dose is according to pain but the limitation is up to 40mg of Hydrocodone. Route IV and Oral. Frequency 6 hourly or sos.

Classification - Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic and acetaminophen(Paracetamol) is a plain analgesic and antipyretics.

Purpose - Reduce Pain

Side effects - Dieaseness, nausea, and vomiting, sedation, constipation, respiratory depression, skin rash in rare cases.

Nursing Implication - These both medications are safe but the nurse should look for any liver or kidney abnormalities before administration.

No 2.

Losartan

Dose, route, and frequency - Usual dose 50 to 100mg. Route orally. Frequency is once a day

Classification - It is an ACE inhibitor

Purpose - To treat hypertension

Side effects - Chest pain, Abdominal, and chest pain, Nausea

Nursing Implications - Nurse should know the dose and check blood pressure before administration to avoid hypotension.

No 3.

Clopidogrel

Dose, route, and frequency - Usually dose is 300mg loading followed by 75mg once a day. Route orally. Frequency is once a day.

Classification - Antiplatelet

Purpose - To reduce platelet aggregation in blood vessels.

Side effects - Bleeding

Nursing Implications - Nurse should obtain any recent history of surgery, internal bleeding, and ulcers.