Active Learning Template medication Diazepam PDF

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Medication

STUDENT NAME Megan _____________________________________ MEDICATION Diazepam __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS Benzodiazepine ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Enhances action of inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA

Therapeutic Use is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures

Complications Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision, hypotension

Medication Administration PO IV IM

Contraindications/Precautions Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids Acute narrow-angle glaucoma

Interactions carbamazepine cimetidine clarithromycin st john's wort valerian

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Management of anxiety disorders, short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, symptoms of withdrawal reduced

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Nursing Interventions Monitor B/P, respiratory rate, heart rate. For those on long term therapy, hepatic/ renal function tests, CBC should be performed periodically

Client Education Take with food Avoid tasts that require alertness Do not abruptly discontinue medication

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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