NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Name Trade Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Name Laxitive 30 ml PO Q day PRN
Magnesium Salts MOM
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions N/A
unknown 3-6 hours unknown
(Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
As a laxative Contraindications/warnings/interactions

Mechanism of action and indications Contraindicated in hypermagnesemia, hypocalcemia, anuria, and

Essential for the activity of many
enzymes. Plays an important role in the
neurotransmission and muscular
excitability. Are osmotically active in
the GI tract.
Interactions with other patient
drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask
patient specifically)
Pt on Ducolax which may interact with
this drug.
Pt on Senna Which may interact with
this drug.
Pt on Colace which may interact with
this drug.
heart block
Common side effects
Diarrhea
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
N/A
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Advise this patient not to take this medication within 2 hr of taking
other medications, Advise patient that laxatives should be used only
for short-term therapy. Long term therapy may cause electrolyte
imbalance and dependence. Encourage patients to use other forms
of Bowel regulation such as increasing bulk in the diet, fluid intake
and mobility. Advise patient to notify healthcare professional if
unrelieved constipation, rectal bleeding, or symptoms of electrolyte
imbalance occur.

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment)
Assess patient for abdominal
distention, presence of bowel sounds,
and usual pattern of bowel function
Why would you hold or Check after giving
not give this med?
Assess patient for passage of soft,
Renal insufficiency. formed bowel movement,
Usually within 3-6 hours.