INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet

(You will need to made additional copies of these forms)

Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
Name Name antipyretics
acetaminophen Tylenol nonopioid 650 mg PO Every 6 hours prn
analgesics

Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
1-3 hr 0.5-1 hr 3-8 hr
Why is your patient taking this medication?

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

Mild pain. Fever Contraindications/warnings/interactions Products containing alcohol;
Analgesia. Antipyresis aspartame; sacharin; sugar; or tartrazine should be avoided in patients who have
hypersensitivity or intolerance to these compounds. Use cautiously in hepatic
disease; renal disease; chronic alcohol use/abuse. Malnutrition

Common side effects hepatic failure; hepatotoxicity (overdose); renal failure

(high doses/chronic use); rash

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
warfarin; hepatotoxic substances; alcohol; sulfinpyrazone;
isoniazid; rifampin; rifabutin; phenytoin; barbiurates;
carbamazepine; NSAIDs; propranolol; lamotrigine;
zidovudine
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
evaluate hepatic, hematologic, and renal function
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
do not take longer than 10 days; avoid alcohol (liver damage); may alter results of
blood glucose;

Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
Vital Signs this med?
Assess pain, location, and intensity prior to and Relief of mild pain
30-60 min following administration. Reduction of fever
Assess fever