lOMoARcPSD|3013804
lOMoARcPSD|3013804
Medication Administration- (6)
โ Airflow Disorders: Client Teaching About Methylprednisolone (Active Learning Template
- Medication)
โ Grapefruit juice interferes with the metabolism of many medications, resulting
in an increased blood level of the medication
โ Hyperglycemia and glycosuria: clients who have diabetes should have their
blood glucose monitored
โ Clients might need an increase in insulin dosage
โ Infection: notify the provider if early manifestations of infection occur (sore
throat, weakness, malaise)
โ Avoid large crowds if possible
โ Practice proper hand hygiene
โ Medication Affecting Urinary Output: Client Teaching Regarding Furosemide
(Active Learning Template - Medication)
โ Hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia
โ Decrease in HDL cholesterol levels, increase in LDL cholesterol levels
โ Monitor blood glucose, uric acid, calcium, magnesium, and lipid levels
โ Observe manifestations of low magnesium levels (weakness, muscle
twitching, tremors)
โ Medications Affecting Blood Pressure: Teaching About Verapamil (Active
Learning Template -
Medication)
โ Instruct clients about the manifestations of postural
hypotension (lightheadedness, dizziness
โ If these occur, advise clients to sit or lie down
โ Can be minimized by getting up slowly
โ Monitor blood pressure, edema, and daily weights
โ A diuretic can be prescribed to control edema
โ Medications Affecting the Reproductive Tract: Use of Contraceptive
Transdermal Patches (Active Learning Template - Medication)
โ Apply the patch to dry skin overlying subcutaneous tissue of the
buttock, abdomen, upper arm, or torso, excluding breast area
โ Requires patch replacement once a week
โ Apply the patch the same day of the week for 3 weeks with no application on
the fourth week
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies (6 Questions)
