Medication Classification Dos& Safe Frequency Channel Reason Receiving Medication Related Nursing Responsibilities
(Generic Name & (e.g. analgesic, Dose Range (BID, q 4h, or Route
Trade Name) antidepressant) etc.) & (e.g., PO,
Time IM)
Acetaminophen Antispasticity 325mg 2-tab PO -Relieves mild to moderate pain -Advise the patient to abstain from
agent QID alcohol because it may increase the
Tylenol
likelihood of liver damage.
-If a rash develops, advise patient to
notify the nurse or doctor.
Apixaban Anticoagulant 5mg 1 tab PO -Treatment and lowering the risk of -Instruct the patient to inform his
BID deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary physician or nurses if a skin rash or
Eliquis
embolism reoccurring serious allergic symptoms such as
wheezing, difficulty breathing, face
or tongue swelling, or
dizziness arise. occur
Bisoprolol Antihypertensive 5mg 1 tab OD PO -Lowers blood pressure and heart rate - In order to avoid orthostatic
hypotension, advise the patient to
Monocor,
change positions slowly.
Zebeta
Mirtazapine Antidepressant 7.5mg OD @ PO -Treats depression by improving mood -Instruct patient to contact a health
HS and feelings of wellbeing care provider if they experience dry
Remeron
mouth, urine retention, or
constipation.
Pantoprazole Antiulcer Agent 40mg 1 tab OD PO -Treats stomach and esophageal issues -Advise the patient to avoid
such as acid reflux by lowering the alcohol, aspirin or NSAID-
Pantoloc
quantity of acid produced by your containing medications, and meals
stomach. that may cause GI discomfort.
Metformin Antidiabetic 250mg 0.5 X PO -Controls high blood sugar -Inform the patient that metformin
500mg can help control high blood sugar,
Pineal hormone -Increases insulin sensitivity
OD but it can't eliminate diabetes.
-Encourage the patient to adhere to
(Generic Name & (e.g. analgesic, Dose Range (BID, q 4h, or Route
Trade Name) antidepressant) etc.) & (e.g., PO,
Time IM)
Acetaminophen Antispasticity 325mg 2-tab PO -Relieves mild to moderate pain -Advise the patient to abstain from
agent QID alcohol because it may increase the
Tylenol
likelihood of liver damage.
-If a rash develops, advise patient to
notify the nurse or doctor.
Apixaban Anticoagulant 5mg 1 tab PO -Treatment and lowering the risk of -Instruct the patient to inform his
BID deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary physician or nurses if a skin rash or
Eliquis
embolism reoccurring serious allergic symptoms such as
wheezing, difficulty breathing, face
or tongue swelling, or
dizziness arise. occur
Bisoprolol Antihypertensive 5mg 1 tab OD PO -Lowers blood pressure and heart rate - In order to avoid orthostatic
hypotension, advise the patient to
Monocor,
change positions slowly.
Zebeta
Mirtazapine Antidepressant 7.5mg OD @ PO -Treats depression by improving mood -Instruct patient to contact a health
HS and feelings of wellbeing care provider if they experience dry
Remeron
mouth, urine retention, or
constipation.
Pantoprazole Antiulcer Agent 40mg 1 tab OD PO -Treats stomach and esophageal issues -Advise the patient to avoid
such as acid reflux by lowering the alcohol, aspirin or NSAID-
Pantoloc
quantity of acid produced by your containing medications, and meals
stomach. that may cause GI discomfort.
Metformin Antidiabetic 250mg 0.5 X PO -Controls high blood sugar -Inform the patient that metformin
500mg can help control high blood sugar,
Pineal hormone -Increases insulin sensitivity
OD but it can't eliminate diabetes.
-Encourage the patient to adhere to
