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    The medication administration sheet lists three medications - Ampicillin, Digoxin, and Lasix (Furosimide) - prescribed to patient MJ along with their categories and actions, the reasons MJ is taking each medication, and relevant nursing implications for each one. The medications are for an infected leg ulcer, congestive heart failure, and congestive heart failure, respectively. Nursing implications include monitoring for allergic reactions, checking vital signs and symptoms of potential side effects, and assessing hydration and lab values.

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    The medication administration sheet lists three medications - Ampicillin, Digoxin, and Lasix (Furosimide) - prescribed to patient MJ along with their categories and actions, the reasons MJ is taking each medication, and relevant nursing implications for each one. The medications are for an infected leg ulcer, congestive heart failure, and congestive heart failure, respectively. Nursing implications include monitoring for allergic reactions, checking vital signs and symptoms of potential side effects, and assessing hydration and lab values.

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    The medication administration sheet lists three medications - Ampicillin, Digoxin, and Lasix (Furosimide) - prescribed to patient MJ along with their categories and actions, the reasons MJ is taking each medication, and relevant nursing implications for each one. The medications are for an infected leg ulcer, congestive heart failure, and congestive heart failure, respectively. Nursing implications include monitoring for allergic reactions, checking vital signs and symptoms of potential side effects, and assessing hydration and lab values.

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    Medication Administration Sheet Sample

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    The medication administration sheet lists three medications - Ampicillin, Digoxin, and Lasix (Furosimide) - prescribed to patient MJ along with their categories and actions, the reasons MJ is taking each medication, and relevant nursing implications for each one. The medications are for an infected leg ulcer, congestive heart failure, and congestive heart failure, respectively. Nursing implications include monitoring for allergic reactions, checking vital signs and symptoms of potential side effects, and assessing hydration and lab values.

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    Medication Administration Sheet

    Norwalk Community College Nursing 201-202

    Patient Initials___MJ____ Allergies: Sulfa Drugs__________________________________________

    Medication: trade & generic, dose, Category and Action Reason THIS patient is on this Nursing Implications: pertinent
    route, schedule medication side effects

    Ampicillin Antibiotic (broad spectrum) Infected venous stasis ulcer of right Check for allergic reaction
    500 mg Semi-synthetic aminopenicillin leg Monitor for superinfection
    IV q6h Bacteriocidal for gram + and some Check IV site for patency and s/s of
    gram - complications

    Digoxin Cardiac glycoside Hx of CHF Check apical rate prior to


    0.25 mg QD Slows the heart rate, regulates heart Mrs. J is on this drug to improve administration
    PO rhythm, improves cardiac output cardiac output and increase blood Hold if less than 50 (or as ordered)
    flow to vital organs Check for s/s of dig toxicity: N/V,
    visual changes, arrythmias

    Lasix (Furosimide) Loop Diuretic Hx of CHF Check hydration status


    40 mg Decreases renal vascular resistance, This med will decrease fluid load Monitor I & O
    PO twice a day may increase renal blood flow to decrease work load of the heart Assess skin turgor and mucous
    Increases urine output, increases membranes
    excretion of NA, CL, and K Monitor BP
    Check lab values: K, NA and CL
    Give with food or milk to decrease
    gastric irritation
    Medication: trade & generic, dose, Category and Action Reason THIS patient is on this Nursing Implications: pertinent
    route, schedule medication side effects

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