Pharm Phorm Template Week medication PDF

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This is for a psychiatric medication template, a few of the medications needed by a mentally disabled client. Weekly assignment. All the very best...

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Pharm Phorm Week 1 Prototype drug: Prolixin (fluphenazine) Class: Antipsychotics Clinical Indications: (top three) 1.Schizophrenia 2. Psychotic symptoms 3. Mania

Mechanism of Action: Inhibits dopamine Side/Adverse Effects: (adverse in bold) ● GI irritation ● Weakness ● Insomnia ● Dry Mouth ● Slurred speech ● Muscle spasms ●

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● Arrhythmias Route and Dosage: Adults only PO: 2.5 – 10 mg/day divided Q6 – 8hr (should not exceed 40mg/day) IM: 12.5 – 25 mg/day (should not exceed 100mg/injection) Nursing Implications: (top 3) 1.Assess mental status routinely 2. Use the Z- track method when given IM 3. ECG, CNS, and orthostatic hypotension should be assess

Patient Teaching ● Medication should be taken as prescribed; if a dose is missed, miss dose should be taken within the 1hr or skipped and take next miss. (DO NOT double up on dose) ● Do not stop medication abruptly to avoid withdrawal symptoms. ● Clients should notify HCP if sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, rash, weakness, tremors, visual disturbances, dark-colored urine, or clay-colored stool occur.

Other Considerations: (controlled substance; narrow therapeutic window; short halflife; peak and trough; antidote, etc.) ● Monitor the hepatic and renal function of the client ● Avoid alcohol and CNS depressant usage

References Vallerand, A. H., Sanoski, C. A., & Quiring, C. (2019). Davis's drug guide for nurses. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company...