Amlodipine Med Card PDF

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Summary

Outline of medication information for use, interactions, client education, nurse interventions, and complications that can be expected....

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

McDonald STUDENT NAME Rebecca _____________________________________ MEDICATION Amlodipine __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS Antihypertensive ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Excessive calcium ion across cardiac and smooth muscle cells Coronary arteries are dilated

Therapeutic Use Treat hypertension and anginal attacks Dysrhythmias

Complications Headache, dizziness, peripheral edema, nausea, constipation, fatigue, sexual dysfunction

Medication Administration PO daily

Contraindications/Precautions Contraindicated in hypersensitivity Use cautiously in patients with history of heart failure

Nursing Interventions Monitor Bp Monitor HR Dose-related palpitations

Interactions Hypotension may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, alcohol or nitrates

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Controlled Bp Decreased angina attacks

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Educate patient on taking pulse and Bp Educate patients on slowly changing positions Educate patients to notify PCP if hand and feet swelling begins to occur, nausea or constipation

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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