Acyclovir Medication ATI Template PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

acyclovir MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

antiviral CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action interferes with dna synthesis of herpes simplex type 1 and 2

Therapeutic Use reduces viral shedding and formation of new lesions

Complications headache, n/v, diarrhea, rash, renal pain, inflammation

Medication Administration topical, PO, IV,

Contraindications/Precautions hypersensitivity to acyclovir Nursing Interventions - observe infusion site - monitor I&Os - monitor for reinfection - monitor for adverse effects Interactions probenecid, zidovudine

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness treatment of herpes

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

- start asap - maintain good fluid intake - do not exceed dosage - cleanse site 3-4x/day - refrain from sex while lesions are present

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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