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NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets (You will need to make additional copies of these forms) Generic Name Trade Name Mupirocin Bactroban Nasal Peak Unknown
Classification Anti-Infective
Onset Unknown
Dose Route Time/frequency Small amt of Intranasal TID ointment to each nostril Duration Normal dosage range 12 hr Small amount of ointment to each nostril 2-4 time/day for 514 days
Why is your patient getting this medication Treatment of infection in the nasal cavity
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions N/A
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol. Common side effects Headach, cough, itching, pharyngitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract congestion, nausea, altered taste.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None
Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Assess lesions before and daily during therapy
Lab value alterations caused by medicine None
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Instruct on correct application of ointment. Apply exactly as directed for the full course of therapy. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this med? Hypersensitivity
Check after giving Improvement of signs and symptoms and resolution of infection.
Classification Anti-Infective
Onset Unknown
Dose Route Time/frequency Small amt of Intranasal TID ointment to each nostril Duration Normal dosage range 12 hr Small amount of ointment to each nostril 2-4 time/day for 514 days
Why is your patient getting this medication Treatment of infection in the nasal cavity
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions N/A
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol. Common side effects Headach, cough, itching, pharyngitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract congestion, nausea, altered taste.
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None
Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Assess lesions before and daily during therapy
Lab value alterations caused by medicine None
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Instruct on correct application of ointment. Apply exactly as directed for the full course of therapy. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this med? Hypersensitivity
Check after giving Improvement of signs and symptoms and resolution of infection.
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