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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 Potassium K-Phos phosphates Peak Onset Unknown Unknown
Classification Dose Route Time/frequency Electrolyte 750 mg PO TID replacements Duration Normal dosage range Unknown 1 g in water four times per day
Why is your patient getting this medication Electrolyte replacement therapy
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions N/A
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Treatment and prevention of phosphate depletion in patients who are unable to ingest adequate dietary potassium.
Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None
Lab value alterations caused by medicine None
Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
Common side effects Confusion, listlessness, weakness, arrhythmias, hypotension, hyperkalemia.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Take as directed even if feeling well. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this med? Signs or symptoms of hyperkalemis
Check after giving Patient will maintain electrolyte levels within normal limits.
Classification Dose Route Time/frequency Electrolyte 750 mg PO TID replacements Duration Normal dosage range Unknown 1 g in water four times per day
Why is your patient getting this medication Electrolyte replacement therapy
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions N/A
Mechanism of action and indications (Why med ordered) Treatment and prevention of phosphate depletion in patients who are unable to ingest adequate dietary potassium.
Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None
Lab value alterations caused by medicine None
Nursing Process- Assessment (Pre-administration assessment) Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
Common side effects Confusion, listlessness, weakness, arrhythmias, hypotension, hyperkalemia.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Take as directed even if feeling well. Assessment Evaluation Why would you hold or not give this med? Signs or symptoms of hyperkalemis
Check after giving Patient will maintain electrolyte levels within normal limits.
