Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
University of Tabuk
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Department of Nursing
Name of Student: Abdullah Alomrani Student Number: 391000578
Name of Patient: Attalah nawaf Age:71
Ward/Unit : surgical Room/ Bed No:414 Date of Assessment: 22/3/21
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION
AND
INDICATION
GENERIC NAME: MECHANISM OF ACTION:
metronidazole Metronidazole diffuses into the
organism, inhibits protein synthesis
by interacting with DNA and
BRAND NAME: causing a loss of helical DNA
structure and strand breakage.
Flagyl Therefore, it causes cell death in
susceptible organisms
CLASSIFICATION:
antibiotic
INDICATION:
Flagyl is used to treat parasitic
DOSAGE: infections including Giardia
infections of the small intestine,
15 mg/kg IV amebic liver abscess, and amebic
dysentery (infection of the colon
ROUTE: causing bloody diarrhea), bacterial
vaginosis, trichomonas vaginal
Iv infections, and carriers of
trichomonas (both sexual partners)
FREQUENCY: who do not have symptoms ...
6h
Revised summer 2016
DRUG STUDY
Medical Diagnosis: bilateral diabetic foot
CONTRAINDICATIONS
meningitis not due to an
infection.
low levels of a type of white
blood cell called neutrophils.
alcoholism.
alcohol intoxication.
a low seizure threshold.
a painful condition that affects
the nerves in the legs and arms
called peripheral neuropathy.
prolonged QT interval on EKG.
seizures.
‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫جامعة تبوك‬
‫كلية العلوم الطبية التطبيقية‬
‫قسم التمريض‬
SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Dizziness, headache,
stomach upset, nausea, BLACK BOX WARNING: Avoid use unless necessary.
vomiting, loss of Metronidazole may be carcinogenic.
appetite, diarrhea, Administer oral doses with food.
constipation, or metallic Apply topically (MetroGel) after cleansing the area.
taste in your mouth may Advise patient that cosmetics may be used over the
occur. If any of these area after application.
effects last or get worse, Reduce dosage in hepatic disease.
tell your doctor or
pharmacist promptly. Take full course of drug therapy; take the drug with
This medication may food if GI upset occurs.
cause your urine to turn Do not drink alcohol (beverages or preparations
darker in color. containing alcohol, cough syrups); severe reactions
may occur.
Your urine may be a darker color than usual; this is
expected.
Refrain from sexual intercourse during treatment for
trichomoniasis, unless partner wears a condom.
Apply the topical preparation by cleansing the area
and then rubbing a thin film into the affected area.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Cosmetics may be
applied to the area after application.
You may experience these side effects: Dry mouth
with strange metallic taste (frequent mouth care,
sucking sugarless candies may help); nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea (eat frequent small meals).
Report severe GI upset, dizziness, unusual fatigue or
weakness, fever, chills.
 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
University of Tabuk ‫جامعة تبوك‬
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences ‫كلية العلوم الطبية التطبيقية‬
Department of Nursing ‫قسم التمريض‬

Date Submitted: __________________________ Faculty Name & Signature: ______________________________

Revised summer 2016