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COLLEGE OF NURSING

DRUG STUDY
Name: Date of Admission:
Group: Chief Complaint:
Clinical Area: Admitting Diagnosis:

Generic and Classification Indication/ Dosage, Side Effects and Actual Side Nursing
Brand Name Specific Action/ Frequency and Adverse Reactions Effects and Consideration
Mechanism of Preparation Adverse Reactions
Action
Generic Name: Therapeutic Class: Indication: Dosage: Side Effects: Advise patient to avoid
OxyCODONE Opioids Analgesics Treatment for moderate - For moderate – severe Nausea/ Vomiting alcohol during therapy.
severe pain and in patients pains: Confusion
Brand Name: Pharmacologic Class: not currently receiving Adults PO: 5 – 15mg Drowsiness
Caution is advised
Xtampza ER Opioids Controlled opioids, who needs cont., every 4-6 hrs Dry mouth
against engaging in
around-the-clock analgesic motor skills and mobility
substance schedule: II Mood changes
for extended period of time. For moderate – severe due to potential side
pains in patients not Flushing effects like confusion
Mechanism of Action:
currently receiving Headache and drowsiness.
opioids, who needs cont.,
Unknown. Binds w/
around-the-clock Adverse Reactions: Prescribed to CS
opioid receptors in the analgesic for extended mothers, oxycodone is
CNS, altering perception Hallucination
period of time: Adults administered to relax and
Extreme drowsiness
of and emotional PO: 10mg extended- relieve pain.
Changes in hearbeat
response to pain. release tablets / 9mg
Rash/ Itching/ Hives
every 12 hrs.

Generic and Classification Indication/ Dosage, Side Effects and Actual Side Nursing
 Brand Name Specific Action/ Frequency and
Mechanism of Preparation
Action
Generic Name: Therapeutic Class: Indication: Dosage:
Calcium Gluconate Calcium supplements Treatment for Hypocalcemia Adults: 7 to
Hypocalcemia, adjunctive 14 mEq elemental calcium
IV. May give as a 10%
Brand Name: Pharmacologic Class: treatment of magnesium
calcium chloride solution.
intoxication, during
Cal-Glu, Kalcinate, Calcium Salts Or, initially, 1 to 2 g
exchange transfusions, calcium gluconate IV.
Kalsinate, Neo-
hyperphosphatemia, dietary
Calglucon
supplement, and Adjunctive treatment of
hyperkalemia w/ secondary magnesium intoxication
Adults: Initially, 7 mEg IV.
cardiac toxicity.
During exchange
Mechanism of Action: transfusions Adults: 1.35
Replaces calcium and mEq IV with each 100 mL
maintains calcium levels. cit-rated blood.
Neonates: 0.45 mEq IV
after each 100 ml
cittated blood.
Hyperphosphatemia
Adults: Initially, 2 capsules
or tablets or 10 mL oral
solution PO t.i.d. with
meals.
Titrate dose every 2 to 3
weeks until an acceptable
serum phosphorus level is
reached; watch for
hypercalcemia. Most
patients on dialysis need 3
to 4 capsules or tablets or
15 to 20 mL oral solution
with each meal.
Dietary supplement
Adults: 500 mg to 2 g PO
daily.
Hyperkalemia with
secondary cardiac toxicity
Adverse Reactions Effects and Consideration
Adverse Reactions
Side Effects: Tell patient to take oral
Nausea/ vomiting calcium 1 – 1 ½ hrs aft
meals if GI upset occurs.
Constipation
Upset Stomach
Tell patient to take oral
Bloody diarrhea
calcium w/ a full glass of
High calcium level
water.
Flushing
Change in taste Tell patient to report
any side effect that
Adverse Reactions: occur.
Muscle pain
Advise patient to notify
Increased thirst/
prescriber if taking OTC
urination
products such as iron.
Trouble breathing
Dizziness
Warn patient not to eat
Headache
rhubarb, spinach, bran
and whole-grain cereals,
or dairy products in the
meal before taking
calcium; these foods may
interfere with calcium
absorption.
Inform patient that some
products may contain
phenylalanine or
tartrazine.
Adults: 2.25 to 14 mEg IV.
Repeat dose after 1 to 2
minutes, if needed.