DRUG STUDY

Name of Patient: A.B.C. Attending Physician: Dr. C, Dr. S, Dr. P. .

Age: 60 years old Ward/Bed Number: Female Surgical Service Ward – Bed 1 Impression/Diagnosis: Acute Cerebrovascular Disease Infarct .
Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease; Cardiac Dysrhythmias
(Sinus Bradycardia), Anemia Etiology to be determined

Dosage, Route,
Name of Drug Frequency and Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Timing
Generic: Dosage: Blocks pain impulses in It is used for the CNS: Stimulation, Use with caution to • Monitor for signs and
aspirin 80 mg/tab 1 CNS, reduces Reduction of risk of seizures, patients with: symptoms of drug
tab inflammation by recurrent transient hallucinations, coma • Signs and symptoms allergy such as
inhibition of ischemic attack of dehydration difficulty of
prostaglandin (precursor to stroke) or CV: Tachycardia, • Hemophilia, breathing, pruritus,
Brand: Route: synthesis; antipyretic cardiovascular accident pulmonary edema bleeding ulcers, and rashes.
Asaphen PO action results from (stroke) in patients with blood coagulation • Continue monitoring
vasodilation of history of TIA due to EENT: Tinnitus, defects, and with clotting factors,
peripheral vessels; fibrin platelet emboli or hearing loss Vitamin K bleeding time, liver
decreases platelet ischemic stroke. deficiency and renal function
Frequency: aggregation (Skidmore- ENDO: Hypoglycemia, • Impaired renal tests for long-term
OD Roth, 2014). hyponatremia, function drug therapy.
hypokalemia • Assess skin color and
presence of lesions
GI: GI bleeding, as this may indicate
Hepatitis, GI ulcer hepatotoxicity,
Timing: allergy, bleeding,
1 pm (after HEMA: and other
meal) Thrombocytopenia, complications.
agranulocytosis, • Assess patient’s
leukopenia, orientation to time
neutropenia, and place as the drug
hemolytic anemia, may cause dizziness
increased PT, PTT, and confusion.
and bleeding time • Give drug with food
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INTEG: Urticaria, or after a meal if GI
Bruising upset occurs.
• Ensure that the
RESP: Wheezing, patient does not
hyperpnea, crush and chew
bronchospasm tablets as well as
sustained release
SYST: Anaphylaxis, preparations to
Laryngeal edema prevent losing the
ur
drug's effectiveness.
Classification Contraindications Side Effects • Provide a room
• Hypersensitivity to • Drowsiness environment
salicylates • Dizziness conducive for
Functional: • GI bleeding • Confusion resting.
Non-opioid • Bleeding Disorders • Headache • Encourage client to
analgesic • Vitamin K deficiency ask for assistance
• Flushing
when performing
• Peptic Ulcer • Nausea
Chemical: activities of daily
• Acute bronchospasm • Vomiting
Salicylate living such as bathing
• Agranulocytosis • Diarrhea because this drug can
• Increased • Heartburn cause dizziness and
intracranial pressure • Anorexia confusion.
• Intracranial bleeding • Rash • In case of nausea and
• Nasal polyps vomiting, instruct
• Urticaria client to eat crackers
and have carbonated
drinks before rising
in the morning.
• Emphasize with the
client to avoid or
limit intake of highly-
seasoned and oily
food such as bacon
and canned goods as
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these can increase
the risk of developing
heartburn and
nauseous feeling.
• Instruct the client to
use a soft-bristled
toothbrush and
electric razor to
prevent bleeding.
• Instruct client to
report bloody stools,
rapid or difficult
breathing, and
confusion.
• Encourage client to
increase oral fluid
intake to facilitate
excretion of drugs.
• Instruct client to
swallow the drug
whole and to take it
with food to prevent
GI upset and promote
drug effectiveness.

Student’s Name: Chelsy Sophia B. Acain

Clinical Instructor: Mrs. Junah Villanueva , MAN, RN

References:

• Skidmore-Roth, L. (2014). Mosby’s drug guide for nursing students. Mosby.

• Nursing 2020 Drug Handbook. (2019). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
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• MIMS Philippines. (2022). Mims.com. https://www.mims.com