NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Diazepam Valium Antianxiet, anticonvulsants, 1-2 mg IV Push Every 2 hours, prn
sedative/hypnotics muscle
relaxants
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
15-30 min 1-5 min 15-60 min solutions
Do not mix with IV Drips or solutions.
Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Management of anxiety, preoperative sedation, conscious Benzodiazepines. Comatose patients. Pre-existing CNS
sedation, provides light anesthesia and anterograde depression, uncontrolled severe pain. Pregnancy or lactation
amnesia, tx of status epilepticus. Skeletal muscle Common side effects
relaxant. Management of the symptoms of alcohol Dizziness,drowsiness, lethargy, depression, hangover,
withdrawal. headache, paradoxical excitation, blurred vision, respiratory
depression, hypotension, constipation, diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting, rashes, phlebitis, venous thrombosis, physical
dependence, psychological dependence, tolerance.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Hepatic and renal function and CBC should be evaluated
Alcohol, antidepressants, antihistamines, and apioid periodically throughout course of prolonged therapy.
analgesics. hormonal contraceptives, are something’s the Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
patient maybe taking at home to watch out for. medication
Take meds as directed do not increase dose without talking
to the Dr. Abrupt withdrawal may cause insomnia, unusual
irritability or nervousness, and seizures. Do not share this
Med. May cause drowsiness, clumsiness, or unsteadiness. Do
not take alcohol or other CNS depressants. Notify health care
professional If pregnancy is suspected or planned.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving