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NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


latanoprost Xalatan Prostaglandin 1 gtt per eye Eye drop Q HS
Agonist
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
1 drop once daily

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Glaucoma

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Management of glaucoma or lowering of intraocular pressure) May change eye color to brown; will form precipitate with
increases outflow of aqueous humor. thimerosal-containing products; can be used with other agents to
lower intraocular pressure.
Common side effects
Local irritation, foreign body sensation

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask Lab value alterations caused by medicine
patient specifically)

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving

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