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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

STUDENT NAME __

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Medication

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Alfa MEDICATION Dornase __________________________________________________________________________ CATEGORY CLASS Mucolytic ______________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Aids in the clearance of bronchial secretions by digesting neutrophil DNA deposited in the pulmonary mucosa reducing viscosity of sputum

Therapeutic Use Decreased infection rates and improved pulmonary function used to lower the number of lung infections and help lung function in cystic fibrosis

Complications allergic reaction, chest pain or pressure, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, eye irritation

Medication Administration administered via nebulizer, advise patient on proper use and have patient demonstrate use back to you, do not administer if cloudy, leaking, or has particles, throw away unused medication

Contraindications/Precautions Contraindicated if allergy to Chinese Hamster Ovary cell products.Use cautiously in children incidence of cough, rhinitis and rash increased use cautiously in those with renal and hepatic impairment

Interactions not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women no clinically important drug-drug interactions

Nursing Interventions Educate patient on side effects, what drug is for, how to administer and what to report. Evaluate presence of cough and mucous-amount, color, consistency, presence of productive cough

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Evaluate presence of cough and mucous-amount, color, consistency, presence of productive cough, absence of infections or decreased incidence of infections in patients with cystic fibrosis

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

advise to take medication as ordered, do not miss a dose, but if a dose is missed take one right away unless it is almost time for the next dose, do not take more than is ordered, educate on how to administer nebulizer medication...