West Visayas State University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
La Paz, Iloilo City

DRUG STUDY
Name: S. A Attending Physician:
Age: 48 years old Ward/Bed Number: MICU #1 Impression/Diagnosis: CVD at right ganglia
Name of Drug Dosage, Route Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Freq., Timing

Generic: Dosage: Retains ammonia in Prevention, Diarrhea indicates Diabetes mellitus Encourage adequate intake of
30 cc colon(decreases serum treatment of portal overdose. Long term fluid; assess bowel for
Lactulose
ammonia concentration) systemic use may cause laxative peristalsis; monitor daily
Brand: encephalopathy; dependence. Chronic pattern of bowel
producing osmotic effect
Route: treatment of constipation, loss of activity/stool consistency;
constipation. normal bowel function monitor serum electrolytes in
Therapeutic effect:
PO patients exposed to
promotes increased prolonged, frequent,
Frequency: peristalsis bowel excessive use of medication.
Classification evacuation, expelling Contraindications Side Effects
ammonia from the colon Abdominal cramps Evacuation occurs in 24-48
HS
Functional: Abdominal pain, Flatulence hours of initial dose. Institute
Hyperosmotic appendicitis, Increased thirst measures to promote
Timing:
laxative/ ammonia nausea, patients on Abdominal discomfort defecation
detoxicant galactose-free diet, Nausea
vomiting vomiting
Chemical:
Lactose Derivative