Drug Study

Medical Diagnosis: To consider Acute Coronary SyndromeAge:47 Sex: Male

DIAGNOSIS: To consider Acute Coronary Syndrome

Name Of The Drug

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Date Discontinued

Route Of Administration

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Indication Client’s Response With Actual Adverse Reactions

GENERIC NAME:

Clopidogrel

BRAND NAME:

Timiflo

DO: Route Of Administration

P.O (Per Orem)

Dosage And Frequency Of Administration:

75mg/tab OD

Inhibits binding of enzyme ADP to its platelets receptor.

Antiplatelet It was given for reduction of atherosclerotic Events and treatment to acute coronary syndrome.

The patient did not manifest any side effects

Nursing Responsibilities

1. Check the pulse and blood pressure.2. Monitor platelet count for evidence of thrombocytopenia.

3. Discontinue medication seven days before elective surgery if antiplatelet effect is not desirable.

4. The combination of low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel in acute coronary syndrome without ST elevation is given for at least one month but no longer than 9-12 months.

Name Of The Drug

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Indication Client’s Response With Actual Adverse Reactions

GENERIC NAME:

Isosorbide Mononitrate

BRAND NAME:

Isordil

DO: Route Of Administration

P.O (Per Orem)

Dosage And Frequency Of Administration:

30mg/tab BID

Produced vasodilation (venous greater than arterial). And relaxes vascular smooth muscle of arterial, venous vasculature. Decreases pre load, afterload.

Anti-angina It was given to treat for acute angina attacks

The patient mild chest pain decreased slightly.

Nursing Responsibilities

1. Assist patient with ambulation if light-headiness, dizziness occurs.2. Asses for facial/neck flushing3. Monitor number of angina episodes4. Monitor orthostatic blood pressure.5. Monitor effectiveness of drug in relieving angina.6. Note: Headaches tend to decrease in intensity and frequency with continued therapy but may require

administration of analgesic and reduction in dosage.7. Note: Chronic administration of large doses may produce tolerance and thus decrease effectiveness of nitrate

preparations.

Name Of The Drug

Date Ordered

Route Of Administration

General Action

Specific Action

Indication Client’s Response

Date Started

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Date Discontinued

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With Actual Adverse Reactions

GENERIC NAME:

Losartan

BRAND NAME:

Besartan

DO: Route Of Administration

P.O (Per Orem)

Dosage And Frequency Of Administration:

50mg/tab OD

Causes vasodilation, decreased peripheral resistance, peripheral in BP.

Anti-hypertensive

Treatment for hypertension.

The patient blood pressure was maintained at 120/70 mmHg.

Nursing Responsibilities

1. Monitor Blood pressure and pulse.2. Maintain hydration.3. Assess for upper respiratory infection, cough.4. Advise patient to avoid tasks that require alertness, motor skills (possible dizziness effect).5. Report any signs of infection, chest pain.6. Inform physician if dizziness, or lightheadedness, swelling of the lips occurs or tongue or difficulty of

breathing occurs.