NRSG199 - Statex Drug card PDF

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Summary

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Description

Statex

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Action

Symptomatic relief of severe chronic pain

Nursing Interventions

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Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use Baseline vitals, intake and output Assess for potential contraindications and drug interactions Thorough pain assessment, including PRQRST components

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Check dosages carefully

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Uses

Is used to treat pain and chronic pain

Expected Outcomes Side Effects

Decrease in pain without a significant alteration I level of consciousness or respiratory status. Sedation Nausea and vomiting Constipation and sweating May interact with; alcohol, benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (other opioids, sedatives/hypnotics, antidepressants, anxiety medications, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, phenothiazines, neuroleptics, antihistamines, antiemetics, and alcohol), beta-blockers, anticoagulants, antimuscarinics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRIs)

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Withhold dose and contact physicians if there is a decline in patient’s condition or if vital signs are abnormal

Health Teaching

Take Statex exactly as directed on the prescription or package label. Don’t take more Statex or take it more often than

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Educate re: OTC medication use, dosage limits Oral forms should be taken with food to minimize gastric upset

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Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use

directed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not know how much medication to take or how often to take your medication Don’t continue taking Statex if the above side effect occurs and contact your family doctor or local pharmacist immediately.

Example Names

Morphine Sulfate US names Include; Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin, M-Eslon

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