NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Name Name Antidiabetic Given on a SQ ACHS QID PRN w/ Accucheck
Insulin Novalog scale BS-
aspart 150/50x2 =
insulin given
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
1-3 hours 10-20 min 3-5 hours May be administered IV depending on Blood Glucose response

(Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

Control of Diabetes type 1 or 2
Mechanism of action and indications
Lower blood glucose by stimulating
glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat,
inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Hypoglycemia, allergy or hypersensitivity, preservatives or other
additives.
Common side effects
Hypoglycemia, erythemia, puritus

Interactions with other patient drugs,
OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient
specifically)
N/A
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
Decrease serum and inorganic phosphate, magnesium and
potassium levels.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Explain what the med does and that it controls the Pts Diabetes
Emphasis the importance of compliance that she takes this drug.
Let her know to notify the Nurse or CNA if nausea or vomiting
occurs.

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, or med? If Hypoglycemia occurs or is Assess blood glucose,
hyperglycemia. Monitor body weight present, and continue to monitor
periodically. weight