ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
Camille Woods
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
acupuncture
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
EDMR
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
physical stimulation of needle insertion at manage chronic pain, migraine, and
sites may affect pain processing in the central headaches, osteoarthritis (OA), anxiety,
nervous system and muscles and increase depression, arthritis, insomnia, stress,
blood flow to certain parts of the body. addiction,
Complications Medication Administration
Unsterilized needles may lead to infection. typically 8-12 sessions
Contraindications/Precautions
low platlets
leukemia (risk for bleeding)
Nursing Interventions
Monitor baseline and reaction to
therapy
Interactions
Pain and bleeding from the needle insertion, Nausea,
Infections, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Bruising around the
area the needles were placed, Dizziness
Client Education
Bleeding, bruising, and soreness
may occur at the insertion sites.
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
may feel a slight sting, pinch,
ache, or some pain as the
acupuncture needle is being
inserted.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Camille Woods
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
acupuncture
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
EDMR
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
physical stimulation of needle insertion at manage chronic pain, migraine, and
sites may affect pain processing in the central headaches, osteoarthritis (OA), anxiety,
nervous system and muscles and increase depression, arthritis, insomnia, stress,
blood flow to certain parts of the body. addiction,
Complications Medication Administration
Unsterilized needles may lead to infection. typically 8-12 sessions
Contraindications/Precautions
low platlets
leukemia (risk for bleeding)
Nursing Interventions
Monitor baseline and reaction to
therapy
Interactions
Pain and bleeding from the needle insertion, Nausea,
Infections, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Bruising around the
area the needles were placed, Dizziness
Client Education
Bleeding, bruising, and soreness
may occur at the insertion sites.
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
may feel a slight sting, pinch,
ache, or some pain as the
acupuncture needle is being
inserted.
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
