ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MEDICATION

STUDENT NAME:
MEDICATION:Vasopressin
CATEGORY CLASS: Gastrointestinal Agents, Antiduretics

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Vasoconstrictor Therapeutic Use Abdominal Distention, Diabetes

without inotropic or chronotropic effects; stimulates Insipidus, Abdominal Roentgenography, GI
smooth muscle in GI tract to cause peristalsis Hemorrhage, Vasodilatory Shock

Complications Abdominal cramps, Allergic Reaction, Angina, Medication administration Parental

Bronchial constriction, Circumoral Pallor, Diarrhea, Nausea,
Sweating Tremor, Vertigo

Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity

Nursing Interventions Check lung

sounds, assess for signs of allergic
reaction, monitor I & O’s

Interactions Amitriptyline, carbamazepine, clomipramine,

desipramine, doxepin, epinephrine, ethanol, fludrocortisone,
heparin, lithium, maprotiline, mianserin, phenformin, trazodone,
urea

Client Education PT education on

proper dosage and administration,
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness S/s of Abdominal
have PT follow through on any further
Distention, Diabetes Insipidus, Abdominal Roentgenography, GI
appointments or checkup
Hemorrhage, Vasodilatory Shock will either be partially or
completely mitigated

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