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    Drug Study: 75 Yrs. Old

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    This document provides information on medications prescribed for a 75-year-old male patient named R.T.N. who has been diagnosed with thyromegaly, multiple thyroid nodules, and dyslipidemia. The medications include Orphenadrine Citrate Paracetamol for muscle spasms, taken twice daily, and Omeprazole for pathological hypersecretory conditions, taken once daily via IV. Both drugs are associated with potential side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache that require monitoring by the nurse. The nurse's responsibilities include ensuring proper administration and monitoring the patient for effectiveness and adverse reactions.

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    Drug Study: 75 Yrs. Old

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    This document provides information on medications prescribed for a 75-year-old male patient named R.T.N. who has been diagnosed with thyromegaly, multiple thyroid nodules, and dyslipidemia. The medications include Orphenadrine Citrate Paracetamol for muscle spasms, taken twice daily, and Omeprazole for pathological hypersecretory conditions, taken once daily via IV. Both drugs are associated with potential side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache that require monitoring by the nurse. The nurse's responsibilities include ensuring proper administration and monitoring the patient for effectiveness and adverse reactions.

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    This document provides information on medications prescribed for a 75-year-old male patient named R.T.N. who has been diagnosed with thyromegaly, multiple thyroid nodules, and dyslipidemia. The medications include Orphenadrine Citrate Paracetamol for muscle spasms, taken twice daily, and Omeprazole for pathological hypersecretory conditions, taken once daily via IV. Both drugs are associated with potential side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache that require monitoring by the nurse. The nurse's responsibilities include ensuring proper administration and monitoring the patient for effectiveness and adverse reactions.

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    Drug Study: 75 Yrs. Old

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    This document provides information on medications prescribed for a 75-year-old male patient named R.T.N. who has been diagnosed with thyromegaly, multiple thyroid nodules, and dyslipidemia. The medications include Orphenadrine Citrate Paracetamol for muscle spasms, taken twice daily, and Omeprazole for pathological hypersecretory conditions, taken once daily via IV. Both drugs are associated with potential side effects like nausea, dry mouth, and headache that require monitoring by the nurse. The nurse's responsibilities include ensuring proper administration and monitoring the patient for effectiveness and adverse reactions.

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    NAME OF PATIENT: R. T. N ST.

    ANTHONY’S COLLEGE
    AGE/SEX: 75 yrs. old NURSING DEPARTMENT
    PHYSICIAN: Dr. E. San Jose, Antique
    DIAGNOSIS: Thyromegaly with multiple nodules; Dyslipidemia

    DRUG STUDY

    Name of Drug
    Classification and Indication and Side Effects or
    (Dosage, Route, Nursing Responsibilities
    Mechanism of Action Contraindication Adverse Reactions
    Frequency, Timing)
    Generic Name: Classification: Indication:  Check the physicians order

     Nausea  Follow the 14 rights of medications


    Orphenadrine Citrate Muscle Relaxants/ Relief of painful
    Paracetamol Antihistamine skeletal muscle spasm  Provide additional measures to relieve discomfort –
     Dry mouth
    associated with heat, rest for the muscle, and positioning.
    50 mg/tab chronic low backpain,  Blurred vision  Monitor respiratory status.
    sprains and strains,
    muscle injury, acute  Dizziness  Monitor for adverse effects.
    Brand Name: Mechanism of Action: torticollis, tension  Monitor the effectiveness of comfort measures and
    headache,  Restlessness
    compliance with the regimen.
    Norgesic Forte Norgesic Forte Tablet works dysmenorrhea and
    by suppressing the  Ensure that sustained-release form is not chewed or
    other acute or chronic
    Dosage: production of painful muscular crushed. It must be swallowed whole.
    1 tab prostaglandins; antagonizing conditions.  Relieve mouth dryness by frequent rinsing with clear
    the adenosine receptors and
    Route: blocking cholinergic tepid water, increasing noncaloric fluid intake,
    Contraindication:
    PO receptors. sugarless gum, or lemon drops. If these measures fail, a
    Glaucoma, myasthenia saliva substitute may help.
    Frequency: gravis; bladder
    BID  Monitor elimination patterns. Older adults are
    obstruction
    particularly sensitive to anticholinergic effects (urinary
    Timing: hesitancy, constipation); closely observe.
    ( 7 – 7)

    Student’s Name: ANGIE G. MANDEOYA BSN – 4 Clinical Instructor: LOUWELYN DIASNES, RN. MAN.
    NAME OF PATIENT: R. T. N ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE
    AGE/SEX: 75 yrs. old NURSING DEPARTMENT
    PHYSICIAN: Dr. E. San Jose, Antique
    DIAGNOSIS: Thyromegaly with multiple nodules; Dyslipidemia
    DRUG STUDY

    Name of Drug
    Classification and Mechanism of Indication and Side Effects or Adverse
    (Dosage, Route, Nursing Responsibilities
    Action Contraindication Reactions
    Frequency, Timing)
    Generic Name: Classification: Indication:  Check the physicians order

     Headache  Follow the 14 rights of medications


    Omeprazole Proton Pump Inhibitor Pathological
    hypersectory conditions  Assess GI system: bowel sounds 8 hourly,
     Hypersensitivity
    40mg/10ml/vial and Zollinger-Ellison abdomen for pain and swelling, and appetite
    syndrome; short term reactions loss.
    Mechanism of Action:
    treatment of active
    Brand Name:  Warmth  Advise patient to notify doctor immediately
    duodenal ulcer,
    Omeprazole reduces gastric acid
    gastroesophageal reflux if they have abdominal pain or diarrhea.
    Omepron secretion through a highly targeted disease (GERD),  Sensation of
     Because drug can interfere with absorption
    mechanism of action. It is a specific including erosive
    Dosage: whirling and loss of of vitamin B12, monitor for anemia.
    inhibitor of the acid pump in the esophagitis and
    40mg  Report any changes in urinary elimination
    symptomatic GERD. balance
    parietal cell. It is rapidly acting and
    such as pain or discomfort associated with
    Route: provides control through reversible  Deficiency of
    Contraindication:
    IV urination, or blood in urine.
    inhibition of gastric acid secretion
    Hypersensitivity to vitamin b12
    Frequency: with once-daily dosing.
    omeprazole, other
    OD  Nausea
    proton pump inhibitors
    or any components of
    Timing:
    the product.
    ( 6 am)

    Student’s Name: ANGIE G. MANDEOYA BSN – 4 Clinical Instructor: LOUWELYN DIASNES, RN. MAN.
    NAME OF PATIENT: R. T. N ST. ANTHONY’S COLLEGE
    AGE/SEX: 75 yrs. old NURSING DEPARTMENT
    PHYSICIAN: Dr. E. San Jose, Antique
    DIAGNOSIS: Thyromegaly with multiple nodules; Dyslipidemia

    DRUG STUDY

    Name of Drug
    Classification and Indication and Side Effects or
    (Dosage, Route, Nursing Responsibilities
    Mechanism of Action Contraindication Adverse Reactions
    Frequency, Timing)
    Generic Name: Classification: Indication:  Check the physicians order
     Dizziness  Follow the 14 rights of medications
    Paracetamol Analgesics (Opioid) Management of
     Headache  Assess type, location, and intensity of pain before and
    Tramadol HCl moderate to severe
    pain.  Sweating 2-3 hr (peak) after administration.
    325 mg/tab  Nausea  Assess BP & RR before and periodically during
    Mechanism of Action:
     Rashes administration. Respiratory depression has not
    Contraindication:
    Brand Name: The combination of  Dry mouth occurred with recommended doses.
    Tramadol HCl and Hypersensitivity  Vomiting
    Nutram  Assess bowel function routinely. Prevention of
    Paracetamol provides double reactions to tramadol,
    analgesic benefits for paracetamol and any constipation should be instituted with increased intake
    Dosage: moderate to severe pain. It other components of of fluids and bulk and with laxatives to minimize
    1 tab works by increasing the pain the drug. constipating effects.
    threshold and increases the
    Route: blood flow across the skin,  Assess previous analgesic history. Tramadol is not
    PO heat loss and sweating; recommended for patients dependent on opioids or
    works in the brain to change
    Frequency: who have previously received opioids for more than
    how the body feels and
    BID responds to pain 1wk; may cause opioid withdrawal symptoms.

    Timing:
    ( 10 – 10)

    Student’s Name: ANGIE G. MANDEOYA BSN – 4 Clinical Instructor: LOUWELYN DIASNES, RN. MAN.

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