Melbourne, Florida Nursing Program MEDICATION LOG
Student Name:___________Whitney St.Germain__________________ Date: ____3/8/21________ Client's Initials: _JB_______ Rm #: ___709____
Diagnosis: __________________Fever_______________________________ Allergies: _________NKA_________________
Medication: Brand andGeneric NamesRecommended Dose, Freq.and RouteClassificationPrescribedDosePrescribedFreq.PrescribedRouteMechanism of ActionReason/Indication forAdmin. for YourClientNursing Implications
Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
10 or 20 mg once
daily; then
increased
according to lipid
levelantihyperlipidemic 80mgHSoralReduces
plasma
cholesterol and
lipoprotein
levels by
inhibiting
HMG-CoA
reductase and
cholesterol
synthesis in the
liverHyperlipidemicAssess history of alcohol
use
Expect liver function tests
to be preformed before
atorvastatin therapy
starts
Measure lipid levels 2 to 4
weeks after therapy starts
Cefuroxime Axetil (Ceftin)
PO 250-500mg q12h IV/IM 750mg-1.5g q6-8hAntibiotic 250mgBIDoralBinds to one or
more of the penicillin binding proteins located on cell walls of susceptible Respiratory infection Stop after 7 days Inspect injection sites for induration and inflammation Determine history of Hypersensitivity Medication Log Rev 062013 SR 1 organisms
Dabigatran Etexile
(Pradaxa)
PO 110x 1 day then 220mg daily X
28-35 days Antithrombotic; Thrombin Inhibitor150mgBIDoralA direct inhibitor of thrombin which prevents
thrombin induced platelet aggregation and conversion
of fibrinogen into fibrin during the coagulation cascade DVTReport S&S of active bleeding Metoprolol injectable (Lopressor) PO 50-100mg/day in 1-2 divided dosesAntihypertensive; antianginal 5mgonceIV pushBeta-
adrenergic antagonist with
preferential effect on beta1 receptors located primarily on cardiac musclehypertension BLK BOX WARNING: Associated with exacerbations of ischemic
heart disease when stopped abruptly
Pantoprazole EC (Protonix)
PO 40 mg daily x 8
wks
IV 40 mg daily X 7-
10Gastric Proton Pump Inhibitor40mgDailyoralSuppresses
gastric acid
secretion by
inhibiting the
acidPEG TUBEMonitor for and report
S&S of angioedema or
severe skin reaction,
improvement in
gastroesophageal comfort.
Dilute each 40mg in 10mL
of NS prior to
administration, IV push
over at least 2 minutes
Medication Log Rev 062013 SR 2
Student Name:___________Whitney St.Germain__________________ Date: ____3/8/21________ Client's Initials: _JB_______ Rm #: ___709____
Diagnosis: __________________Fever_______________________________ Allergies: _________NKA_________________
Medication: Brand andGeneric NamesRecommended Dose, Freq.and RouteClassificationPrescribedDosePrescribedFreq.PrescribedRouteMechanism of ActionReason/Indication forAdmin. for YourClientNursing Implications
Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
10 or 20 mg once
daily; then
increased
according to lipid
levelantihyperlipidemic 80mgHSoralReduces
plasma
cholesterol and
lipoprotein
levels by
inhibiting
HMG-CoA
reductase and
cholesterol
synthesis in the
liverHyperlipidemicAssess history of alcohol
use
Expect liver function tests
to be preformed before
atorvastatin therapy
starts
Measure lipid levels 2 to 4
weeks after therapy starts
Cefuroxime Axetil (Ceftin)
PO 250-500mg q12h IV/IM 750mg-1.5g q6-8hAntibiotic 250mgBIDoralBinds to one or
more of the penicillin binding proteins located on cell walls of susceptible Respiratory infection Stop after 7 days Inspect injection sites for induration and inflammation Determine history of Hypersensitivity Medication Log Rev 062013 SR 1 organisms
Dabigatran Etexile
(Pradaxa)
PO 110x 1 day then 220mg daily X
28-35 days Antithrombotic; Thrombin Inhibitor150mgBIDoralA direct inhibitor of thrombin which prevents
thrombin induced platelet aggregation and conversion
of fibrinogen into fibrin during the coagulation cascade DVTReport S&S of active bleeding Metoprolol injectable (Lopressor) PO 50-100mg/day in 1-2 divided dosesAntihypertensive; antianginal 5mgonceIV pushBeta-
adrenergic antagonist with
preferential effect on beta1 receptors located primarily on cardiac musclehypertension BLK BOX WARNING: Associated with exacerbations of ischemic
heart disease when stopped abruptly
Pantoprazole EC (Protonix)
PO 40 mg daily x 8
wks
IV 40 mg daily X 7-
10Gastric Proton Pump Inhibitor40mgDailyoralSuppresses
gastric acid
secretion by
inhibiting the
acidPEG TUBEMonitor for and report
S&S of angioedema or
severe skin reaction,
improvement in
gastroesophageal comfort.
Dilute each 40mg in 10mL
of NS prior to
administration, IV push
over at least 2 minutes
Medication Log Rev 062013 SR 2
