Question

Complete the required pharmacological information for the following medications: Advil, Aspirin, Atenol and Ativan:

1. Trade name: ___(Advil)_____________________
2. Generic name: _________________________________
3. Classification of the drug: _______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Description of the drug and recommended doses (adults and children): _____________________________________________
5. Side effects: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Contraindications: ________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Nursing considerations:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

ADVIL

1. TRADE NAME: Advil
2. GENERIC NAME: IBUPROFEN
3. CLASSIFICATION OF THE DRUG: NSAID(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
4. DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED DOSES: Used for treating pain, fever and inflammation. dosage for adult- 200 to 400mg orally every 4 to 6 hours , for children- 100mg 0rally evey 4 to 6 hours
5. SIDE EFFECTS: stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, flatulance, constipation
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS: known hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs, NSAID or aspirin sensitive asthma
7. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: instruct the patient not to take more than 10 days for fever or more than three days for fever. assess for any gastro intestinal bleeding, manage side effects and advise to consult physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

ASPIRIN

1. TRADE NAME: disprin
2. GENERIC NAME: Aspirin
3. CLASSIFICATION OF THE DRUG: NSAID(nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug)
4. DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED DOSES:Used to reduce pain or inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and fever. dosage for adulta- 350 to 650mg every 4hours or 500mg every 6hours for children- 1to5mg/kg/day(75mg max)
5. SIDE EFFECTS: dizziness, blurred vision,, drowsiness, thirst, abdominal discomfort, nausea, heartburn
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS: asthma, anemia, hemophelia, hypersensitivity
7. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: assess the pain or fever one hour before and after medication

ATENOL

1. TRADE NAME: Atenol
2. GENERIC NAME: atenolol
3. CLASSIFICATION OF THE DRUG: beta-blocker
4. DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED DOSES: used to treat angina and hypertension. dosage for adult - 50mg orally initially then 50 to 100mg orally once a day, for children- 0.5 to 1mg/kg/day
5. SIDE EFFECTS:tiredness, hypotension, dizziness, depression, nausea,dreaming
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS: renal impairement, COPD, psoriasis, blood circulation failure due to serious heart condition
7. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: caution patients to avoid driving or other activities, advise to change position slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension, avoid sensitivity to cold

ATIVAN

1. TRADE NAME: Ativan
2. GENERIC NAME: Lorazepam
3. CLASSIFICATION OF THE DRUG: benzodiazepine
4. DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED DOSES: use to trat anxiety disorders, trouble sleeping, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcoho; withdrawal, and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Dosage for adults- 2 to 3mg orally per day/2-3times per day for anxiety; for status epilepticus- 4mg iv
5. SIDE EFFECTS: respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma,drowsiness, sleepiness, blurred vision
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS: hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, acute narrow angle glaucoma, pre-existing CNS depression, coma, acute pulmonary insufficiency, sleep apnea
7. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: advise patient to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants, instruct the patient to inform if any side effect develops like headache,blurred vision etc. avoid adverse reactions, monitor vital signs. monitor level of consciousness.