Drug Hydro Cod One

Clinical Medication Worksheet Generic Name Hydrocodone Peak 30 – 60 minutes

Trade Name

Classification

Dose

Route

Time/frequency

Lortab

Opioid 5/500 mg PO PRN, 1 Q 6 hrs analgesic Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions: 10 – 30 minutes 4 – 6 hrs NA Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions: Hypersenitivity, bleeding disorders, head trauma

Why Med ordered: Pain

Common side effects:

Constipation, nausea, hypotension Mechanism of action and indications: Bind to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alter perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression. Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically):

Lab value alterations caused by medicine: May increase plasma, amylase, and lipase concentration

None known

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication: Advise pt to change position slowly, turn breathe and cough every 2 hrs, perform good oral hygiene for dry mouth. May cause drowsiness, dizziness.

Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration) Assess BP, pulse, respirations, bowels, pain(type, location, and intensity)

Assessment Why would you hold or not give this med? Respiratory depression <10

Evaluation Check after giving Decrease in severity of pain, without significant alterations in level of consciousness