ATI-Epinephrine - ATI Medication Templete PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME Kori Baures REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER

MEDICATION Epinephrine CATEGORY CLASS Sympathomimetic Agent

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action

Therapeutic Use

Complications -Breathing problems -Nausea and vomiting -Dizziness, weakness, tremors -Throbbing headache -Feeling nervous, anxious or fearful

Medication Administration -IM, IV, Topical, Inhalation, Intracardiac -Not given orally, medication degrades too quickly and will not distribute.

Contraindications/Precautions -Increases cardiac activity can cause myocardial infarction or major dysrhythmias in individuals with ischemic heart disease -Wheezing in the elderly

Nursing Interventions -Monitor vital signs especially blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations -Assess for pulmonary edema -Monitor blood glucose levels

Interactions -Tricyclic -Antidepressants -MAOIs -Antihistamines

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness -Symptoms of anaphylaxis are diminished.

-Used to treat severe allergic reactions such as insect stings, bites, foods and drugs. -Carry EpiPen at all times if needed....