Loratadine ATI medication template 2020 PDF

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The file has medication action, complications, and precautions, nursing interventions, patient teaching, therapeutic use, complications, administration, interactions, and evaluation of effectiveness....

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Loratadine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

antihistamines CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action work on the H1 receptors causing the blockage of histamine release in blood vessels, capillaries,and nerves during allergic reactions. does not cause drowsiness. does not relieve nasal congestion.

Therapeutic Use mild allergic reactions anaphylaxis motion sickness insomnia used in conjunction with sympathomimetics to relieve nasal congestion.

Complications Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation) GI discomfort. acute toxicity, excitation, hallucinations, incoordination, and seizures in children(flushed face, high fever, tachycardia, drymouth, urinary retention, pupil dilation.)

Medication Administration oral

Contraindications/Precautions safety not established for pregnancy Nursing Interventions be aware of 1 gen sedative effects

Interactions CNS depressants/ alcohol additive CNS depression

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness improvement of allergic reaction (absence of rhinitis, urticaria) relief of motion sickness ( decreased nausea and vomiting)

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

take antihistamine with meals notify provider about acute toxicity signs, avoid downers drugs

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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