Medtemp timolol - ATI medication/system template PDF

Preview

Summary

ATI medication/system template...

Description

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Kathleen Fisher STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Timolol MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ beta adrenergic blockers CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action decrease IOP by decreasing amount of aqueous humor produced

Complications discomfort blurred vision arrthymia bradycardia heart block

Therapeutic Use treat acute close angle glaucoma on an emergency basis

Medication Administration one drop in affected eye twice daily

Contraindications/Precautions pregnancy risk category C dont use if you have chronic respiratory disease sinus bradycardia heart failure

Nursing Interventions review proper method od instilling eye drops provide instruction monitor pulse rate/rhythm

Interactions oral beta blockers and Ca channel blockers

Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness reduction of signs and symptoms

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

monitor glucose (if diabetic) avoid excess dosing dont place tip of applicator to skin...