NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Fexofenadine Allegra Antihistamines 180 mg PO Q day
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
2-3 hours 12-24 hours 60 mg twice daily or 180 mg once daily
Within one hour
Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Management of chronic idiopathic urticaria N/A

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Antagonizes the effects of histamine at peripheral .contraindicated in hypersensitivity. Use cautiously if there is
histamine-1 (H1) receptors, including pruritus and impared renal function.
urticaria. Also has a drying effect on the nasal Common side effects
mucosa. Indicated to relieve symptoms of seasonal No common side effects
allergic rhinitis and for the management of chronic
idiopathic urticaria.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Apple, orange, and grapefruit juice decrease
absorption and may decrease effectiveness
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
Will cause false-negative reactions on allergy skin tests;
discontinue 3 days before testing
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Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess symptoms of urticaria med? Resolution of symptoms
If the patient was experiencing (urticaria)
hypersensitivity