Far Eastern University

Institute of Nursing

Drug Study

Patient’s name: Virgilio Añanain

Room: 10A

Generic / Trade Name Action Dosage Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities

Cefuroxime Anti-infective 750 mg IV q8o CV: phlebitis,  Before giving drug,
thrombophlebitis ask patient if he is
Second-generation GI: diarrhea, nausea, allergic to penicillins
cephalosporin that anorexia, vomiting or cephalosporins
inhibits cell-wall Hematologic: hemolytic  For I.M. use, inject
synthesis, promoting anemia, deep into a large
osmotic instability; thrombocytopenia muscle, such as the
usually bactericidal. Skin: maculopapular and gluteus maximum or
erythematous rashes, the side of the thigh
urticaria, pain,  Monitor patient for
temperature elevation signs and symptoms
Other: anaphylaxis of superinfection

Salbutamol + 1 cap TID

Guaifenesin syrup
Salbutamol Sympathomimetic
bronchodilator
Actions are specific to
the beta2-receptors found
in the bronchi.
Guaifenesin Expectorant
Enhances the output of
respiratory tract fluids by
reducing the
adhesiveness and surface
tension of these fluids,
allowing easier
movement of the less
viscous secretions.
Prednisone Corticosteroids
Decreases inflammation,
mainly by stabilizing
leukocyte lysosomal
membranes; suppresses
CNS stimulation, GI  Screen for the
upset, cardiac following conditions:
arrhythmias, allergy to any
hypertension, sympathomimetic or
bronchospasm, sweating, drug vehicle; cardiac
pallor, and flushing disease, vascular
disease, arrhythmias,
diabetes, and
hyperthyroidism
 Assess: reflexes and
orientation,
respirations and
adventitious sounds,
pulse, blood pressure
 Prolonged use of the
Nausea, vomiting, OTC preparations
anorexia, headache, could result in the
dizziness masking of important
symptoms of a serious
underlying disorder.
 Guaifenesin should
not be used for more
than 1 week
 Determine whether
20 mg 1 tab after Euphoria, insomnia, patient is sensitive to
breakfast vertigo headache, other corticosteroids
seizures, hypertension,  Monitor patient’s
edema, arrhythmias, blood pressure, sleep
thrombophlebits, patterns, and
thromboembolism, potassium level
 immune response;
stimulates bone marrow,
and influences protein,
fat, and carbohydrate
metabolism
cataracts, glaucoma,  Weigh patient daily
increased urine calcium  Tell patient not to
level, hypokalemia, stop drug abruptly or
hyperglycemia without prescriber’s
consent
 Instruct patient to take
drug with food or
milk

 Explain the need to

take this medication
Arcostrong Food or nutritional 1 cap OD
supplement  Note for any allergic
reaction