UNIVERSITY OF CEBU – BANILAD

COLLEGE OF NURSING

DRUG STUDY

Patient: C.J.A Age: 29 Hospital No. Room No. 236A

Impression/Diagnosis: G2P2 (2002), Labor pains secondary to NSVD with second degree laceration Attending Physician(s):
Allergy to: None

Indication / Pharmacodynamics of Nursing Responsibilities (Nursing

Generic / Brand Name & Dosage, Timing & Duration Side Effects / Adverse Reaction / Process Approach) Patient Teaching
Drug
Classification (5%) (5%) Contraindication (10%) (40%) (20%)
(20%)

Perform a comprehensive Discuss common side

Generic Name: Drug form & Dosage Indications: Adverse Reaction: assessment of the postpartum effects such as
Ordered: patient, including vital signs, pain diarrhea, nausea,
Cefuroxime Treatment of susceptible infections Gastrointestinal disturbances including level, and wound assessment. vomiting, stomach
PO which include bone and joint drug diarrhea, nausea and vomiting have Monitor for signs of infection, pain, and headache.
500 mg/tablet infections, bronchitis (and other occurred in some patients receiving such as increased redness, Inform the patient that
lower respiratory tract infections), cefuroxime axetil. There have been reports swelling, or drainage from the these side effects are
Timing: gonorrhea, meningitis (although of erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson laceration site. usually temporary and
Brand Name: treatment failures have been syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. not a cause for
BID reported in Haemophilus influenzae Mild to moderate hearing loss has been Ensure that the patient receives concern. However, if
Zoltax PC meningitis), otitis media, peritonitis, reported in some children receiving the medication at the correct they become severe or
(After breakfast, after pharyngitis, sinusitis, skin infections cefuroxime for the treatment of meningitis. dosage and frequency. Assess for persistent, the patient
supper) (including soft tissue infection) and In clinical trials of cefuroxime axetil, any potential medication allergies should contact and
UTI. Cefuroxime is also used for diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis or adverse reactions. communicate with
surgical prophylaxis. appeared to be dose-related and therefore, their healthcare
Classification Name: Duration: it is recommended that higher doses should Collaborate with the healthcare provider.
be reserved for severe infections. team, including physicians,
Cephalosporin 6 days lactation consultants, and other Tell patient that drug
Pharmacodynamics: Contraindication: specialists, to ensure may be taken after
comprehensive care for the meal.
Other drugs forms: Patients with known allergy to the patient. Communicate any
cephalosporin group of antibiotics. changes in the patient’s condition Tell patient to inform
Injectable drug or concerns promptly. their healthcare
provider about any
known allergies,
especially to
antibiotics.

OHAYAS, JECIL
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