AT Medication Template: Metoprolol (medication assignment) PDF

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Summary

Expected pharmacological action, therapeutic uses, complications, medication administration, contraindications/precautions, interactions, nursing interventions, client educations, evaluation of medication effectiveness....

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Metoprolol MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Beta Blockers CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Blocks the stimulation of beta1 adrenergic receptors.

Therapeutic Use Decreased blood pressure and heart rate. Decreased frequency of attacks of angina pectoris. Decreased cardiovascular mortality and hospitalization in patients with heart failure.

Complications Bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, AV block, rebound myocardium excitation.

Medication Administration Oral and IV use Give orally for HTN Absorption of metoprolol may be enhanced with food .

Contraindications/Precautions Contraindications: Sinus bradycardia. Moderate to severe heart failure. Cardiogenic Shock Precautions: Patients with HF controlled by digitalis and diuretics. Renal or liver disorders.

Interactions

Nursing Interventions Monitor heart rate. Monitor for signs of heart failure and report to provider. Teach patient not stop beta blocker suddenly .

Use with other antihypertensive drugs may increase this effect . Antacids may decrease absorption. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Absence of chest pain. Absence of cardiac dysrhythmias. Control of heart failure manifestations.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Check pulse rate daily before taking the drug. Report shortness of breath, extremity edema, night cough. Do not stop taking this drug abruptly. Report any increase in angina or new onset of chest pain....