St.

Anthony’s College
San Jose, Antique
Nursing Department

Name: J.C.P. Operation Performed: Extracapsular Cataract Extraction, Right Eye with Intraocular Lens
Age/Sex: 72/Male Perioperative Phase: Post-operative Phase

Name of Drug Classification and Indication and Side Effects or Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
(Dosage, Route, Mechanism of Action Contraindication Reactions
Frequency, Timing)

Generic Name: Classification: Indication: Headache, dizziness,  Assess patient’s BP

drowsiness, dry mouth, before giving the
Clonidine Anti-hypertensives This medication is used constipation, anxiety, medication.
alone or with other nausea, fatigue, parotid
medications to treat pain, paraesthesia,  Check and verify with
Brand Name: Mechanism of Action: high blood delusional perception, doctor’s order.
pressure (hypertension). sleep disturbances,  Assess patient’s status
Catapres Clonidine stimulates α2- urinary retention or and vital signs.
adrenoceptors in the brain incontinence, orthostatic  Observe the 14 rights in
stem which results in Contraindication: hypotension, itching or
medication
Dosage: reduced sympathetic burning sensations in the
outflow from the CNS, and Severe bradyarrhythmia eye, accommodation administration.
75 mcg/tablet a decrease in peripheral secondary to 2nd- or 3rd- disorder, decreased  Notify the doctor if
resistance, heart rate, BP degree AV block or sick lacrimation, fluid patient is experiencing
and renal vascular sinus syndrome. retention, pruritus and undesirable effects.
Route: resistance. rashes (transdermal),  Patient and family
bradycardia (including
education.
Sublingually sinus bradycardia w/ AV
block), other ECG  Assess for
disturbances, heart failure, contraindicated
Frequency: hallucinations, cramp. conditions

PRN

Name of student: Racquel V. Canono – BSN 4 Clinical Instructor: Jerry V. Able, RN, MAN