Medications List
PMH/PSH
Current Medications (include dose, dose range, route, frequency)
Class/Mechanism of Action (be brief do not copy and paste)
Expected Therapeutic Effect for this patient
Nursing Considerations and Side effects
Enoxaparin(Lovenox)
40 MG
PRN
Sub-Q injection
Anticoagulant; low molecular weight Heparin
Low molecular weight heparin with antithrombotic properties
Allergic reactions (rash, urticarial), fever, angioedema, arthralgia, pain, and inflammation at injection site, peripheral edema. Pg 558-559
Hydrocodone
10MG
PRN
Narcotic (opiate agonist) analgesic; antitussive
CNS depressant with moderate to severe relief of pain. Suppresses cough reflex by direct action on cough center in medulla.
Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, sedation, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, and dysphoria. Pp 762
Tramadol HCL
100MG
PRN orally Analgesic; narcotic (opiate agonist)
Centrally acting opiate receptor agonist that inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, suggesting both opioid and nonopioid mechanisms of pain relief.
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, restlessness, nausea, constipation, sweating, confusion, vomiting, anxiety, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and panic attack. Pp1576-1577
Docusate NA
Stool softener
Anionic surface-active agent with emulsifying and wetting properties.
Occasional mild abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, bitter taste, throat irritation, rash. pp 505-506
Metoprolol
12.5MG=0.5 oral
AM and PM
Antihypertensive: Antianginal
Reduces heart rate and cardiac output at rest and during exercise
Hypersensitivity, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, mental depression, shortness of breath
Amlodipine
10MG
Q8 (IV times)
Calcium channel blocker: Antihypertensive
Calcium channel blocking agent that selectively blocks calcium influx across cell membrane of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle without changing serum calcium concentrations
Flushing tachycardia, nausea, fatigue, headache, postural hypotension
Atorvastatin
Antilipemic; Statin
Current Medications (include dose, dose range, route, frequency)
Class/Mechanism of Action (be brief do not copy and paste)
Expected Therapeutic Effect for this patient
Nursing Considerations and Side effects
Enoxaparin(Lovenox)
40 MG
PRN
Sub-Q injection
Anticoagulant; low molecular weight Heparin
Low molecular weight heparin with antithrombotic properties
Allergic reactions (rash, urticarial), fever, angioedema, arthralgia, pain, and inflammation at injection site, peripheral edema. Pg 558-559
Hydrocodone
10MG
PRN
Narcotic (opiate agonist) analgesic; antitussive
CNS depressant with moderate to severe relief of pain. Suppresses cough reflex by direct action on cough center in medulla.
Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, light-headedness, sedation, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, and dysphoria. Pp 762
Tramadol HCL
100MG
PRN orally Analgesic; narcotic (opiate agonist)
Centrally acting opiate receptor agonist that inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, suggesting both opioid and nonopioid mechanisms of pain relief.
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, restlessness, nausea, constipation, sweating, confusion, vomiting, anxiety, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and panic attack. Pp1576-1577
Docusate NA
Stool softener
Anionic surface-active agent with emulsifying and wetting properties.
Occasional mild abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, bitter taste, throat irritation, rash. pp 505-506
Metoprolol
12.5MG=0.5 oral
AM and PM
Antihypertensive: Antianginal
Reduces heart rate and cardiac output at rest and during exercise
Hypersensitivity, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, mental depression, shortness of breath
Amlodipine
10MG
Q8 (IV times)
Calcium channel blocker: Antihypertensive
Calcium channel blocking agent that selectively blocks calcium influx across cell membrane of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle without changing serum calcium concentrations
Flushing tachycardia, nausea, fatigue, headache, postural hypotension
Atorvastatin
Antilipemic; Statin