Question

Medications o Drug class o Mechanism of action o Major side effects o Nursing considerations and interventions o Patient teaching 4. Nifedipine 5. Oxytocin 6. Cytotec
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Answer 1

Answer: Nifedipine belongs to a class of drug known as calcium channel blockers. The mechanism of action includes as it works by lowering pressure in the arteries that supply blood to heart (coronary arteries) which in result that heart receives more blood and oxygen and hence they prevent spasm of the coronary arteries which in result decreases the frequency of angina attacks. The major side effects includes swelling in the arms, hands, lower legs, feet, or ankles, allergic reactions such as breathing problem etc. Nursing intervention involves the knowing the medical history of patient as patient suffering from liver disease may have problem with this drugs. It also effects the kidney of patients more than the age of 60 years.

Oxytocin is a hormone that is produced in the hypothalamus and it is transported to and secreted by the pituitary gland, at the base of the brain. It plays an important role in female reproductive functions, from sexual activity to childbirth and breast feeding. The mechanism of action includes as it works by increasing the concentration of calcium inside muscle cells that control contraction of the uterus. The major side effects are as excessive dosage or hypersensitivity to the drug may result in uterine hypertonicity, spasm, tetanic contraction, or rupture of the uterus, anaphylactic reaction etc. Nursing intervention should include the monitoring the blood pressure as it is one of the major cause which elevates the blood pressure.

Cytotec is a brand name for Misoprostol used to prevent stomach ulcers, it's mechanism of action as it inhibits basal and nocturnal gastric acid secretion through a direct action on the parietal cell. Diarrhea is common with misoprostol and it is major side effects. The nurse should intervene about the blood pressure as well as the fluid intake of the patient. There should not be an electrolyte imbalance.