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    Saint Paul University Philippines

    Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500


    School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    NCM 107 – Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Care


    2nd Semester, Academic Year 2020-2021

    Kayelyn-Rose C. Combate
    BSN-2A

    Generic Name of Drug:


    Promethazine (Phenergan, Anergan)

    Drug Classification:
    Phenothiazines

    Drug Action/s:
    Acts on blood vessels, GI, respiratory system by competing with histamine for H1-
    receptor sites; decreases allergic response by blocking histamine.

    Dose, Frequency and Route of Administration (doctor’s order):


    25 mg IV P.R.N.

    Indication/s (reason/s) for administering the medicine to the patient:


    It is indicated or given for the management of moderate to severe pain especially during
    labor.

    Two (2) most common side-effects of the Two (2) most common adverse effects of
    medication the medication

    • Sedation • Bronchoconstriction
    • Confussion • Vasodilation

    List two (2) important nursing responsibilities you have to consider when administering
    the medication:

    1. Assess and monitor the patient’s blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate before
    periodic administration of the drug.
    2. Withhold the dose if signs and symptoms of hypotension and respiratory depression
    occurs.

    List three (3) patient health teachings in relation to the medication:

    1. Inform the patient that the drug may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
    2. Advise patient that frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, and sugarless gum or
    candy may decrease dry mouth.
    3. Advise patient to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension
    References:
    Sanoski, C. A. and Vallerand, A. H. (2021). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (17th ed).
    Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company
    Lilley, L., Collins, S.. and Synder, J. (2019). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (9th ed.)
    St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby

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