ATT 1410353838304 Medication Info Reference Sheets
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Medication (generic/Brand) furosemide/Lasix Functional Classification Loop diuretic Why is THIS pt getting this drug? Is dosage correct ? Pre-assessment BP: Is it too low? <90/60 K+: Is it below normal? If so, do not give the med….call PCP Notes about administration: PO IM: Size needle/syringe size IVP: Do I need to dilute it? How fast do I give it? PO: Tabs may be crushed IM: Needle according to pt size, syringe 3ml IVP: Undiluted Give 20mg or less per minute Side Effects Tinnitus (ringing in the ears); Hypokalemia, Hypotension Post-assessment BP How is pt’s output? Nursing Considerations Assess for S/S hypokalemia: Postural hypotension, malaise, fatigue, tachycardia, leg cramps, weakness Patient teaching Rise slowly due to postural hypotension risk WILL YOU GIVE THIS DRUG? □ Yes □ No Medication (generic/Brand) digoxin/Lanoxin Functional Classification Cardiac glycoside; inotropic, antidysrhythmic Why is THIS pt getting this drug? Is dosage correct ? Pre-assessment Apical heart rate for 1 minute; hold if < 60 Dig level: Is it within therapeutic range? If it is above therapeutic range….hold med and call PCP If it is below therapeutic range….why? Is it a newly started
