Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Temazepam Restoril Sedative/hypnotic 15mg PO Q HS PRN
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
2-3 hr 30 min 6-8 hr 15-30 mg at bedtime initially if needed; some patients may
require only 7.5 mg

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
solutions
Short-term management of insomnia NA

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Acts at many levels in the CNS, producing Hypersensitivity, Pre-existing CNS depression, severe
generalized depression uncontrolled pain
Effects may be mediated by GABA, an inhibitory
neurotransmitter Common side effects
Hangover

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC Lab value alterations caused by medicine
or herbal medicines (ask patient none
specifically)
Antidepressants, opioid analgesics, smoking Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Discuss the importance of preparing environment for sleep
(dark room, quiet, avoidance of nicotine and caffeine). If less
effective after a few weeks, consult health care professional;
do not increase dose. Advise patient to avoid the use of
alcohol and other CNS depressants and to consult health care
professional before using OTC preparations that contain
antihistamines or alcohol
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess sleep patterns before and med? Improvement in sleep habits,
periodically throughout course of depressed or suicidal or has a history of which may not be noticeable
therapy addiction until the 3rd day of therapy