This document summarizes information on several medications including Rhogam, Motrin, Percocet, Toradol, Colace, and Ampicillin. It provides details on each drug's classification, indication for use, dosing, potential side effects, and purpose. Rhogam is an immune globulin given to Rh-negative patients exposed to Rh-positive blood. Motrin is an NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain. Percocet is an opioid analgesic combination used for moderate to severe pain. Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for short term pain management. Colace is a stool softener. Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used to prevent infection after ces
This document summarizes information on several medications including Rhogam, Motrin, Percocet, Toradol, Colace, and Ampicillin. It provides details on each drug's classification, indication for use, dosing, potential side effects, and purpose. Rhogam is an immune globulin given to Rh-negative patients exposed to Rh-positive blood. Motrin is an NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain. Percocet is an opioid analgesic combination used for moderate to severe pain. Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for short term pain management. Colace is a stool softener. Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used to prevent infection after ces
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This document summarizes information on several medications including Rhogam, Motrin, Percocet, Toradol, Colace, and Ampicillin. It provides details on each drug's classification, indication for use, dosing, potential side effects, and purpose. Rhogam is an immune globulin given to Rh-negative patients exposed to Rh-positive blood. Motrin is an NSAID used to treat mild to moderate pain. Percocet is an opioid analgesic combination used for moderate to severe pain. Toradol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory for short term pain management. Colace is a stool softener. Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used to prevent infection after ces
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Drug Classification: immune globulins Pregnancy Risk Category: C Indication for use in this area: Rh- patient exposed to Rh+ blood by pregnancy or delivery of an Rh+ infant or fetal-maternal hemorrhage due to amniocentesis Route and usual range of dose: IM; before delivery: 1 vial standard dose (300 mcg) at 26-28 weeks, following delivery: 1 vial standard dose (300 mcg) within 72 hours of delivery. Specific dosing for your patient: 7324/7322: N/A Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: injection site reactions including: swelling/redness/pain/warmth, skin rash, body aches; explain to the patient the purpose of the medication in protection of future Rh+ infants Evaluation of Medication: prevention of erythroblastosis fetalis (antibody response and hemolytic disease of the newborn)
Drug name: Motrin
Drug Classification: nonopioid analgesics, NSAID Pregnancy Risk Category: B (1st trimester), otherwise C Indication for use in this area: mild to moderate pain Route and usual range of dose: PO 400 – 600 mg Q4-6hrs Specific dosing for your patient: 7324: 400-600 mg Q4-6 hours PRN, 7322: 400 mg Q4 hrs PRN Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: headache, dizziness, rhinitis/tinnitus; additive adverse GI side effects with other NSAIDs and corticosteroids Evaluation of Medication: decrease in severity of pain
Drug name: Percocet
Drug Classification: opioid agonists, opioid agonist/nonopioid analgesic combinations Pregnancy Risk Category: C (oxycodone alone) Indication for use in this area: moderate to moderately severe pain Route and usual range of dose: PO 5 – 10 mg q 3 – 4 hr oxycodone & 325 mg acetaminophen; acetaminophen or aspirin dosage should not exceed 4 g/day Specific dosing for your patient: 7324/7322: 5/325 1-2 tabs Q4 hours PRN Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: confusion, sedation, respiratory depression, constipation; use with caution in patients receiving MAO inhibitors; Evaluation of Medication: decrease in severity of pain without a significant alteration in LOC/respiratory status.
Drug name: Toradol
Drug Classification: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, nonopioid analgesics Pregnancy Risk Category: C Indication for use in this area: short-term management of pain (<5 days) Route and usual range of dose: PO, 20 mg initially, followed by 10 mg q 4 – 6 hr PRN; IV, single dosing 30 mg q 6 hr Specific dosing for your patient: 7324: 30 mg IV Q4 x4 doses; 7322: N/A Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: drowsiness, dizziness, GI bleeding, anaphylaxis; patients with a history of asthma/aspirin-induced allergy/nasal polyps have increased risk for development of hypersensitivity reactions. Evaluation of Medication: decrease in severity of pain, patients not responding to one NSAID may respond to another.
Drug name: Colace
Drug Classification: stool softener Pregnancy Risk Category: C Indication for use in this area: prevention of constipation through promoting incorporation of water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass. Route and usual range of dose: PO, 50 – 400 mg in 1 – 4 divided doses Specific dosing for your patient: 7324/7322: two 100 mg BID Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: hypersensitivity; encourage other forms of bowel regulation (increased bulk/fluid intake, increased mobility) as this medication does not stimulate intestinal peristalsis; throat irritation, mild cramps, rashes. Evaluation of Medication: Soft, formed bowel movement usually within 24 hours to five days.
Drug name: Ampicillin
Drug Classification: aminopenicillins Pregnancy Risk Category: B Indication for use in this area: prevention of infection in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean section; treatment of moderate urinary tract infection Route and usual range of dose: PO, IV preferred 250mg - 500 mg QID (IM available) Specific dosing for your patient:7322/7324:N/A Potential side effects/adverse reactions/ nursing considerations: distributed into breast milk, can cause rash/diarrhea/sensitization in the infant; diarrhea, rashes; rapid administration can cause seizures Evaluation of Medication: prophylaxis prevention of infection, treatment of urinary tract infections in the postpartum patient