NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/frequen

Name Name analgesic 300 mg PO cy
gabapentin Neurontin adjuncts Q8 hr
Peak Onse Duration Normal dosage range
2-4 hr t 8 hr Up to 2400-3600 mg/day (adults and children
rapid >12)
Why is your patient getting this For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips
medication and/or solutions
Chronic Head pains, resulting from N/A
previous Brain tumor.
Mechanism of action and Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
indications Contraindications/warnings/interactions
(Why med ordered) Hypersensitivity. Geriatric patients (because of
Mechanism of action is not known. May age-related ↓ in renal function).
affect transport of amino acids across
Common side effects
and stabilize neuronal membranes.
Confusion, depression, drowsiness, ataxia.
Interactions with other patient Lab value alterations caused by medicine
drugs, OTC or herbal medicines May cause false-positive readings when testing
(ask patient specifically) for urinary protein with Ames N-Multistix SG
dipstick test; use sulfosalicylic acid precipitation
Nothing specific for this patient. procedure. May cause leucopenia.
Be sure to teach the patient the following
about this medication
Be sure to teach the patient the following about
this medication. Instruct patient to take
medication exactly as directed. Take missed
doses as soon as possible; if less than 2 hr until
next dose, take dose immediately and take next
dose 1-2 hr later, then resume regular dosing
schedule. Do not double doses. Advise patient
not to take gabapentin within 2 hr of an antacid.
Gabapentin may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Caution patient to avoid driving or activities
requiring alertness until response to medication
is known. Instruct patient to notify health care
professional of medication regimen before
treatment or surgery. Advise patient to carry
identification describing disease process and
medication regimen at all times.
Nursing Process- Assessment Evaluation
Assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after
(Pre-administration this med? giving
assessment) Before treatment or surgery. Decrease in
Assess location, intensity of chronic
characteristics, and intensity pain.
of pain periodically during
therapy.