Generic Name Date ordered , taken/given, Date changed, D/C

Route of administration,

Dosage, Frequency

Mechanism of action

Indication, Purpose Patient’s response Nursing responsibilities

Sodium Chloride May 20-28, 2013 Via IV incorporation

0.6 cc

It plays a crucial role in maintaining

the fluid and electrolyte balance. Excess retention of

sodium result in over hydration, which is often treated with

diuretics. Abnormally low levels of sodium

result in dehydration.

Prevention or treatment of extracellular

volume depletion.

There are no adverse reactions

noted

Prior Check the

doctor’s order. Prepare the

medication.During

Identify the patient

Incorporate the medication

Make sure that you follow the 10 R in giving

the medicationAfter

Monitor the patient’s condition

Generic Name Date ordered , taken/given, Date changed, D/C

Route of administration,

Dosage, Frequency

Mechanism of action

Indication, Purpose Patient’s response Nursing responsibilities

Potassium Chloride May 20-28, 2013 Via IV incorporation

Potassium and readily and rapidly

Prophylaxis of potassium

There are no adverse reactions

Prior Check the

0.7 ccabsorb in the GI tract. Though a

number of salts can be use to supply the

potassium cation, potassium chloride

is the agent of choice since hychloremia

frequently accompanies

potassium deficiency

depletion when dietary intake is

not adequate.

noted doctors order. Prepare the

medication.During

Identify the patient

Incorporate the medication

Make sure that you follow the 10 R in giving

the medicationAfterMonitor the patient’s

conditionGeneric name Date ordered/

Date givenDosage/ Route and Frequency of administration

Action Client’s Response Nursing Responsibilities

Calcium GluconateMay 20-28, 2013 Via IV

incorporation

1.5 cc

Calcium is an essential element for regulating the excitation threshold of nerves and muscles, for blood clotting mechanisms, cardiac function (rhythm, tonicity, contractility), maintenance of renal function, for body skeleton and teeth. Also plays a role in regulating storage and release of neurotransmitters and hormones; regulating

Client experienced no side effects and allergies

Before: Check the doctor’s order. Check the medication name

while getting it from the medicine drawer, shelf or refrigerator, before calculating the dosage and before administering it to the client.

Check the expiration date Calculate the dose to be

given accurately Prepare the drug by reconstituting it with

amino acid uptake and absorption of vitamin B12, gastrin secretion, and in maintaining structural and functional integrity of cell membranes and capillaries. Calcium gluconate acts like digitalis on the heart, increasing cardiac muscle tone and force of systoliccontractions (positive inotropic effect).

the right amount of sterile water aseptically.

Explain the drug to the significant others of the patient

During: Give medication on time and

according to the frequency Identify the client by

checking the identification tag.

After: Monitor the client for any

side effects such as dyspnea,nausea and vomiting, rashes, diarrhea, constipation.

Check for the respiration and rate of the patient

Report immediately to the physician if side effects occur.

Document the time the drug was given, name of the drug and signature of the one who gave and prepared the drug.

Generic name Date ordered/ Date given

Dosage/ Route and Frequency of administration

Action Client’s Response Nursing Responsibilities

Generic name:

Aminosteril

May 20-28, 2013 Via IV incorporation

6 cc

Partial parenteral nutrition in premature infants, babies & small children

Client experienced no side effects and allergies

Before: Check the doctor’s order. Check the medication name

while getting it from the medicine drawer, shelf or refrigerator, before calculating the dosage and before administering it to the client.

Check the expiration date Calculate the dose to be given

accurately Prepare the drug by reconstituting it with the right amount of sterile water aseptically.

Explain the drug to the significant others of the patient

During: Give medication on time and

according to the frequency Identify the client by checking

the identification tag.After:

Monitor the client for any side effects such as dyspnea,nausea and vomiting, rashes, diarrhea, constipation.

Report immediately to the

physician if side effects occur. Document the time the drug

was given, name of the drug and signature of the one who gave and prepared the drug.