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Question Answered step-by-step Drug Name Indications Pharmacokinetics… Drug NameIndicationsPharmacokineticsContraindications/Precautions Nursing ImplicationsImplementationPatient/family teachingEvaluation Aspirin 325mg PO (chewed) Nitroglycerin Tab SLprevents coronary artery vasospasm and reduces preload and afterload, decreasing myocardial oxygen demand.phosphodiesterase inhibitor for erectile dysfunction.Use cautiously with other antihypertensive medications.Monitor for orthostatic hypotension.Ensure the client has not taken a phosphodiesterase inhibitor for erectile dysfunction within 24 to 48 hr, as severe hypotension can result. Stop activity and rest.Place a nitroglycerin tablet under the tongue to dissolve (quick absorption).If pain is unrelieved in 5 min, call 911 or be driven to an emergency department.Up to two more doses of nitroglycerin can be taken at 5-min intervals.Headache is a common adverse effect of this medication.Change positions slowly.Morphine 2mg IV pushan opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. activation of these receptors produces analgesia (pain relief), respiratory depression, euphoria, sedation, and decreases in myocardial oxygen consumption and gastrointestinal (GI) motility.Use cautiously with clients who have pregnant women,asthma or emphysema due to the risk of respiratory depression. Watch for manifestations of respiratory depression, especially in older adults. If respirations are less than 12/min, stop medication, and notify the provider immediately.Monitor vital signs for hypotension and decreased respirations.Assess for nausea and vomiting. If nausea and vomiting persist, notify a nurse.If a PCA pump is prescribed, the client is the only person who should push the medication administration button. The safety lockout mechanism on the PCA pump prevents overdosing of the medication. Health Science Science Nursing MDC III 1234 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
