Name of Student: Christine Grace V.

Ello Section & Group number: BSN 2A – Group 1

Name of CI: Ms. Carol Therese C. Casiple RN, MN Area of Exposure: OB Ward

DRUG STUDY

Dosage/Frequenc
Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibilities
y/Timing/ Route

Generic Dosage: Ampicillin inhibits cell Ampicillin is used to Patient with: Derma:  Determine previous
Name: 500mg/cap 3x a wall synthesis in treat certain infections  Severe hypersensitivity reactions to
Ampicillin day for 7 days susceptible that are caused by  Hypersensitivity hypersensitivity penicillins, cephalosporins,
microorganisms by bacteria like streptococci, to ampicillin or reactions (including and other allergens prior to
Brand Name: Frequency: binding to PCN binding S. pneumoniae, any penicillin anaphylaxis and therapy.
Ampicin 3 capsules per day protein. staphylococci (non–  Infections caused acute interstitial  Lab tests: Baseline C&S tests
penicillinase-producing), by penicillinase- nephritis) prior to initiation of therapy;
Classification: Timing: Reference: meningococci, Listeria, producing start drug pending results.
Antibiotic Every 8 hours Kizior, R. J., & Hodgson, some Klebsiella, E. coli, organisms. Respiratory: Baseline and periodic
K. J. (2021). Saunders H. influenzae,  Difficulty breathing assessments of renal, hepatic,
Route: Nursing Drug Handbook Salmonella, Shigella, or swallowing and hematologic functions,
Oral 2021 [PDF]. St. Louis, including GI, GU,  Wheezing particularly during prolonged
Missouri: Elsevier Inc. respiratory infections, or high-dose therapy.
meningitis, endocarditis Gastro-intestinal:  Note: The sodium content of
prophylaxis  Severe diarrhea the drug must be considered
 Antibiotic- in patients with sodium
associated colitis restriction.
 Inspect skin daily and
instruct the patient to do the
same. The appearance of a
rash should be carefully
evaluated to differentiate a
nonallergenic ampicillin rash
 from a hypersensitivity
reaction. Report rash
promptly to the physician.
 Note: Incidence of ampicillin
rash is higher in patients with
infectious mononucleosis or
other viral
infections, Salmonella
infections, lymphocytic
leukemia, hyperuricemia, or
in patients taking allopurinol.
 Take medication around the
clock; continue taking the
medication until it is all gone
unless otherwise directed by
a physician or pharmacist

Dosage/Frequenc
Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibilities
y/Timing/ Route

Generic Dosage: Multivitamins (Conzace) A nutritional Patient with: Integumentary:  Determine previous
Name: 500mg/cap 1x a is formulated with supplement, for 19  Dermatitis hypersensitivity reactions to
Multivitamins day for 1 month vitamins A, C, E, and years old and above,  Hypersensitivity  Photosensitivity allergens prior to therapy.
zinc to help enhance the for the prevention and  Pregnant or Reactions  Check for the doctor’s order
Brand Name: Frequency: body's natural immune treatment of vitamins Lactating Mothers before giving medications.
Conzace 1 capsule a day function and help and/or mineral  Vitamin A Gastro-Intestinal:  Assess nutritional status
improve body resistance deficiencies. component is  Abdominal through 24-hr diet recall.
Classification: Timing: against illness and contraindicated in Pain/Cramps  Determine the frequency of
Vitamin and infections. These patients who have  Diarrhea consumption of vitamin-rich
mineral nutrients are also known hypervitaminosis A.  Dyspepsia foods
combinations Route: to help the body's  Gastritis
Oral antioxidant defense  Gastrointestinal  Assess the patient for signs
system against damaging Discomfort/Irritation of vitamin deficiency before
free radicals. Dietary  Nausea and periodically throughout
intake may not be enough  Vomiting therapy.
to meet the daily  Advise the relative of the
requirements to protect Psychiatric: patient to report when the
the body from various  Insomnia patient experiences an
diseases. Thus, dietary  Drowsiness adverse reaction.
supplementation is
important to consider. CNS:
 Headache
Reference:  Metallic Taste
Conzace. (2022).
Retrieved from
Cardiovascular:
Mims.com website:
 Hemolysis
https://www.mims.com
 Flushing
 Hypertension
 Thrombophlebitis

Reproductive:
 Breast
Soreness/Gynecoma
stia
 Gonadal
Dysfunction

Musculoskeletal:
 Myopathy (Pain or
weakness in the
muscles).